Power Press Setter Operator

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Structured training and development

Career progression

Permanent, full-time

Job summary

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Power Press Setter to join a busy manufacturing team. You will set and operate power presses (20–250 tonnes), adjust tooling, and manufacture components to engineering drawings with tight tolerances.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a rotating two-shift pattern. Training starts at £31,625 per annum with shift allowance and rises to £33,581 after successful training, plus ongoing development

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years' experience setting and operating power presses within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Good mechanical aptitude, including tooling changes and machine adjustments.
• Basic computer literacy.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses 20–250 tonnes.
• Manufacture components to engineering drawings and tolerances.
• Perform tool changes and machine set-ups using tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Conduct first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure products meet specification and quality standards.
• Work with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Follow production schedules and meet daily output targets.
• Maintain production and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.
• Support training and development of colleagues.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and health and safety procedures.
• Work in line with all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Power press operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring with verniers / micrometers

Teamwork & communication

Health & safety awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Title: Power Press Setter

Location: Birmingham, Curdworth

Salary During Training: £31,625 per annum including shift allowance

Salary After Training: £33,581 per annum including shift allowance

Hours: 38 hours per week - Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating two-shift system

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Press Setter Operator to join a leading manufacturing business in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will set and operate power presses and associated production machinery, ensuring components are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Salary and Shift Allowance During Training - £14.07 per hour

AM shift: £15.13 per hour, including a 7.5% allowance

PM shift: £16.88 per hour, including a 20% allowance

Average weekly earnings: Approximately £608.18

Average annual salary: Approximately £31,625

After Training - £14.94 per hour

AM shift: £16.06 per hour, including a 7.5% allowance

PM shift: £17.93 per hour, including a 20% allowance

Average weekly earnings: Approximately £645.78

Average annual salary: Approximately £33,581

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• Manufacture high-quality components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Complete tool changes, adjustments and machine set-ups using the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure products are manufactured to specification and meet the required quality standards.
• Work closely with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Follow production schedules and achieve daily output targets.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.
• Support the training and development of colleagues where required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles.
• Work in accordance with all health and safety procedures.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of two years' experience setting and operating power presses within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Good mechanical aptitude, including tooling changes and machine adjustments.
• Basic computer literacy.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• A capable problem-solver who can use their own initiative.
• A team player with strong communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, positive and proactive.
• Committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.
• Physically capable of undertaking manual-handling duties

What's on Offer?

• Starting salary of approximately £31,625 per annum, including shift allowance.
• Salary increasing to approximately £33,581 per annum following successful completion of training.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Structured training and development.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Career progression within an established manufacturing business.
• Supportive and quality-focused working environment.
• Stable, long-term employment.