Power Press Setter Operator in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Structured training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Power Press Setter Operator to join a manufacturing business. You will set and operate power presses (20-250 tonnes) and related machinery, ensuring components meet drawings and tolerances while maintaining safety and quality.

The role offers a structured training program with starting salary £31,625 per year, rising to £33,581 after completing training, and an early finish every Friday in a permanent, full-time position.

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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Power press operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement with verniers/micrometers

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer literacy

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 £31,625After 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

• 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.