Manufacturing Press Technician

Outsource UK; Crewe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Press Technician at Radway Green for a 12-month contract on-site. The role focuses on setting and operating power presses within a high-tech manufacturing facility producing small arms ammunition.

You will be a time-served engineer with experience in mechanical manufacturing, press setting, safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement on a high-volume line.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship essential.
• Experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Power press setting and operating experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Background in high-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating power press machinery.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performing press safety inspections and equipment checks.
• Supporting production, quality and efficiency targets.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Driving continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Skills

Time-served engineer

Mechanical manufacturing

Power press experience

Safety procedures

High-volume production

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Manufacturing Press Technician
BAE Systems Radway Green 12-Month Contract
Hourly Rate: £21.219 PAYE or £28.51 Umbrella
Full time on site

Are you a time-served engineer with experience setting and operating power presses?

We're looking for a Manufacturing Press Technician to join BAE Systems' advanced manufacturing facility at Radway Green, supporting the production of small arms ammunition on a modern, high-tech site.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting and operating power press machinery.
• Carrying out basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Performing press safety inspections and equipment checks.
• Supporting production, quality and efficiency targets.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues.
• Driving continuous improvement activities.
• Maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (essential).
• Experience within a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Previous power press setting and operating experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety procedures.
• Background in high-volume production environments.

Desirable

• Press inspection certification/training.
• SPC and Keyence measuring equipment experience.
• SAP and Microsoft Office knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading defence organisation, working with cutting-edge manufacturing equipment on a long-term contract with genuine career development opportunities.