Precision CNC Press Brake Operator

Osborne Appointments; Buntingford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OA Group advertises a Press Brake Operator role on behalf of its client. The successful candidate will set up and operate press brake machinery, read technical drawings, and select appropriate tooling to produce high-quality sheet metal components.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on fabrication experience, strong measurement skills with calipers and protractors, and a willingness to learn new equipment while adhering to PPE and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with press brake machinery and production environments.
• Strong understanding of tooling, bend allowances and material behaviour.
• Competent use of calipers, angle gauges and protractors.
• Familiarity with CNC programming interfaces; CAM/offline programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machinery according to job specs.
• Program machine settings, bend sequences, and back-gauge positions from drawings.
• Select and install tooling, punches and dies for each job.
• Load position sheet metal materials safely and accurately.
• Perform test bends and adjust to meet tolerances.
• Monitor performance and respond to alarms or errors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Measuring tools

Tooling knowledge

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Tools

CAM software

Offline programming

Job description

OA Group advertises a Press Brake Operator role on behalf of its client. The successful candidate will set up and operate press brake machinery, read technical drawings, and select appropriate tooling to produce high-quality sheet metal components.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on fabrication experience, strong measurement skills with calipers and protractors, and a willingness to learn new equipment while adhering to PPE and safety protocols.