Machinist / Press Brake Operator

CV Technical; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our Doncaster site. You will set, operate and program press brakes and related equipment to produce components to specification.

Working with sheet metal manufacturing processes, you will read engineering drawings, select tooling, monitor quality, and maintain safe working practices in a busy workshop. This permanent day role offers training and progression within a growing engineering business.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and programming press brake machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Background in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate press brake machinery.
• Take accurate measurements and mark materials ready for cutting, forming and shaping.
• Plan the correct sequence of operations required to complete each job.
• Select the appropriate machinery, tooling and processes.
• Load and position materials correctly.
• Set and programme batch sizes and machine speeds.
• Monitor machinery throughout the manufacturing process and make adjustments when required.
• Inspect finished components against specifications and identify any defects.
• Use precision measuring equipment to ensure components are produced accurately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Precision measuring

Reading drawings

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Press brake machinery

Laser machinery

Job description

Press Brake Operator

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Type: Permanent, Days

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a well-established and growing engineering and machinery manufacturing business based in Doncaster.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Press Brake Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator or Machine Operator with a background in metalwork, fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating and programming machinery to produce components accurately to specification. You will work with a range of manufacturing equipment including press brakes, saws and laser machinery, ensuring finished components meet the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate press brake machinery
• Take accurate measurements and mark materials ready for cutting, forming and shaping
• Plan the correct sequence of operations required to complete each job
• Select the appropriate machinery, tooling and processes
• Load and position materials correctly
• Set and programme batch sizes and machine speeds
• Monitor machinery throughout the manufacturing process and make adjustments when required
• Inspect finished components against specifications and identify any defects
• Use precision measuring equipment to ensure components are produced accurately
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation
• Work safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and housekeeping

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating Press Brake machinery
• Experience setting and/or programming Press Brake machinery would be highly advantageous
• Experience operating manual, semi-automatic or automated manufacturing machinery
• Background within sheet metal, fabrication, engineering or manufacturing
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and technical manuals
• Confident using precision measuring equipment
• Good understanding of metals and material properties
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong manual dexterity
• Good mathematical and analytical skills
• Understanding of workshop health and safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team