Machine Operator / Brake Press Operator

Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd; Lanark; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Escape Recruitment Serv Ltd is recruiting for a Machine Operator / Trainee Brake Press Operator in Carnwath. You will join a busy fabrication environment, initially leveraging existing machine operating skills while receiving training on CNC hydraulic press brake machinery.

The role involves learning to set and operate CNC hydraulic press brakes, work from drawings, select tooling, and produce accurate folded components with quality checks and safe practices in a production setting.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in brake press/machine operation within metal fabrication.
• Willingness to learn CNC hydraulic press brake operation.
• Attention to detail and commitment to 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.
• Work safely within a busy engineering and fabrication environment.

Skills

Brake press operation

Machine operation

Reading engineering drawings

CNC machinery

Measuring equipment

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)