Machine Operator / Brake Press Operator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lanark; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Carnwath is seeking a Machine Operator / Trainee Brake Press Operator to join the production team. The role focuses on learning CNC hydraulic press brake operation while applying existing machine operating skills in a busy fabrication environment.

We welcome candidates with hands-on machine experience in metal fabrication and engineering. Training will be provided; travel to the site is required as this is a permanent, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience with machine operation in metal fabrication or engineering environments is preferred.
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC hydraulic press brake machinery.
• Work from engineering drawings and production information.
• Select appropriate tooling and bending methods.
• Produce accurate folded metal components.
• Check finished components using measuring equipment.
• Make machine adjustments to achieve required dimensions and quality.
• Carry out basic machine checks and safe operation.

Skills

Machine operation

Brake press

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Willingness to learn

Safety minded

Team player

Tools

CNC machinery

Job description

Machine Operator / Trainee Brake Press Operator - Carnwath

Location: Carnwath, South Lanarkshire

Full-time | Permanent

We are recruiting for an established engineering and fabrication business in Carnwath who are looking to add a Machine Operator / Brake Press Operator to their production team.

Previous brake press experience would be welcomed, however,

you do not need to be an experienced Brake Press Operator to be considered.

The company is happy to train and develop someone who already has good hands‑on machine operating experience within a

metal, engineering, fabrication or manufacturing environment and is keen to learn press brake operation.

The role

You will work within a busy fabrication environment, initially using your existing machine operating skills while receiving training and development on CNC hydraulic press brake machinery.

As your experience develops, you will learn to:

• Set and operate CNC hydraulic press brake machinery
• Work from engineering drawings and production information
• Select appropriate tooling and bending methods
• Produce accurate folded metal components
• Check finished components using measuring equipment
• Make machine adjustments to achieve the required dimensions and quality
• Carry out basic machine checks
• Work safely within a busy engineering and fabrication environment

What we're looking for

We would be interested in speaking with candidates who have either:

• Previous press brake or brake press operating experience

OR

• Good machine operating experience gained within a metal, fabrication, engineering or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience working with industrial production machinery
• A practical, mechanically minded approach
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of quality
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The ability to work safely as part of a production team

Experience reading engineering drawings, working with sheet metal, CNC machinery or using measuring equipment would be advantageous, but training can be provided for the right person.

This is a

permanent, workshop-based position in Carnwath (ML11), so please consider the location and your ability to travel to the site before applying.

If you have a background in machine operation, engineering or metal fabrication and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills further, please apply with an up-to-date CV.