Power Press Setter | Permanent with Training & Progression

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

Shift allowance

Structured training programme

Career development

Supportive team environment

Stable long-term employment

Job summary

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions is seeking a Press Setter Operator in Birmingham for a permanent role. You will set and operate power presses (20–250 tonnes), produce high‑quality components to engineering drawings and tolerances, and carry out tool changes and machine set-ups.

This role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience setting presses, reading drawings, and using measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience operating and setting power presses.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tolerances.
• Experience using verniers, micrometers and gauges for inspection.
• Basic computer literacy and tool-change capabilities.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• Produce components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Carry out tool changes, adjustments, and machine set-ups using appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment.
• Ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Work with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise machine efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Adhere to production schedules and achieve daily targets.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.
• Support and assist training of colleagues.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring tools usage

Basic computer literacy

Quality awareness

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions is seeking a Press Setter Operator in Birmingham for a permanent role. You will set and operate power presses (20–250 tonnes), produce high‑quality components to engineering drawings and tolerances, and carry out tool changes and machine set-ups.

This role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience setting presses, reading drawings, and using measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges).