Press Brake General Operator

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Ferryhill; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Death in Service Insurance

Pension - employer/employee

EAP & Wellbeing services

Discounted gym membership

On-site parking

Kitchen facilities

Safe working environment

Shift premium options

Descripción de la vacante

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd in Ferryhill seeks a Press Brake General Operator to join a metal forming team. You will operate CNC press brake machinery, read drawings, set bend allowances, and ensure parts meet specifications with high quality and safety standards.

The role starts on day shift with potential 2-shift rotation; 38.5 hours per week, with overtime and benefits. Experience in manufacturing or engineering preferred; training provided.

Formación

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions and specifications.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Responsabilidades

• Safely operate press brake and associated metal forming machinery.
• Configure bend allowances for various materials (stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job instructions.
• Load and unload components to/from machinery efficiently and safely.
• Create and modify multi-fold programs to ensure parts meet drawing requirements.
• Select punches, dies, and tooling based on material specs and design radii.
• Use precision measurement tools to verify product accuracy.
• Maintain high quality, productivity and safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within production.

Conocimientos

CNC press brake

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Basic CNC knowledge

Educación

Manufacturing-related qualification desirable

Engineering qualification (beneficial)

Descripción del empleo

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Press Brake General Operator - Metal Forming / CNC / Engineering, for a client located in Ferryhill. Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join the team as a General Operator within their Metal Forming (Folding) team.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You will be responsible for operating CNC press brake machinery and other metal forming equipment to produce sheet metal components for a wide range of customers, including many world-class blue-chip companies.

Press Brake General Operator Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate press brake and associated metal forming machinery
• Configure bend allowances for a variety of materials (stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Load and unload components to and from machinery efficiently and safely
• Create and modify multi-fold programs to ensure parts meet drawing requirements
• Select appropriate punches, dies, and tooling based on material specifications and design radii
• Use dimensional and precision measurement tools to verify product accuracy
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process

Press Brake General Operator Applicants:

Skills/Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Takes responsibility for the quality, quantity, and inspection of work performed
• Previous experience in engineering, manufacturing, or metal fabrication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work
• Basic understanding of CNC machine operations (preferred but not essential)

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment
• Engineering or manufacturing-related qualification desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated competency in operating machinery or equipment safely and effectively

Company Benefits:

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
• Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership
• Full-time, permanent position
• Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business
• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
• EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• Our client reserves the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation. (25% shift premium: Sunday 7pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday 11pm - 6am (20 min break). Monday to Thursday 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 12:30pm - 7:00pm. Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 12:30pm).

Initially starting on dayshift for day 1 induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation. Hourly rates:

• Days: £13.37
• 2-shift: £16.04

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm & Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm.

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members. Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons