Precision Press Brake Machinist (Bystronic) Rotating Shifts

AET; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Westfield Health cover

Free flu jabs

Free gym membership

Company pension and life cover

31 days' holiday

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AET is seeking a skilled Press Brake Machinist to join our Sheffield manufacturing team. You will set up and operate Bystronic press brake machines, reading engineering drawings and programming parts to tight tolerances.

You will work on a rotating shift pattern (6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–12:00am), ensuring high accuracy, safety and efficiency while producing quality steel components for a range of sectors. You will be apprentice-trained or time-served and familiar with measuring equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a press brake or similar engineering environment.
• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineer.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Bystronic press brake machinery.
• Programme components accurately using engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, bend symbols, and manufacturing information.
• Produce components to required tolerances and quality standards.
• Complete dimensional checks and adjust programmes where needed.
• Work confidently with flat profile drawings and development lengths.
• Identify and resolve issues during production.
• Support other operators and share your knowledge when required.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Bystronic press brake operation

Measuring equipment use

Health and safety awareness

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served

Tools

Bystronic presses

Job description

AET is seeking a skilled Press Brake Machinist to join our Sheffield manufacturing team. You will set up and operate Bystronic press brake machines, reading engineering drawings and programming parts to tight tolerances.

You will work on a rotating shift pattern (6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–12:00am), ensuring high accuracy, safety and efficiency while producing quality steel components for a range of sectors. You will be apprentice-trained or time-served and familiar with measuring equipment.