Press Brake & Guillotine Operator

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elate Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Press Brake & Guillotine Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in South Kirkby. You will operate press brakes, guillotines, CNC plasma cutters and band saws to prepare components for fabrication and finishing.

The role requires reading 2D drawings, setting up machinery, inspecting finished parts, and upholding health and safety standards. Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:00pm, Friday 7:00am–1:00pm, totaling 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience operating metalworking machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brakes, guillotines, CNC plasma cutters and band saws.
• Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings to calculate cutting sizes.
• Set up machinery and inspect finished components.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a tidy workspace.

Skills

Machinery operation

Reading drawings

Quality & safety awareness

Job description

Press Brake & Guillotine Operator

Location: South Kirkby

Salary: £16.23 – £17.38 per hour

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Press Brake & Guillotine Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment in South Kirkby. You will operate metalworking machinery to prepare components for fabrication and finishing, ensuring accuracy, quality and safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate press brakes, guillotines, CNC plasma cutters and band saws.
• Read and interpret 2D engineering drawings to calculate cutting sizes.
• Set up machinery and inspect finished components.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a tidy workspace.

Requirements

• Experience operating relevant metalworking machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.

Working Hours

Monday–Thursday: 7:00am–4:00pm & Friday: 7:00am–1:00pm

40 hours per week