Press Brake Machinist

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

Press Brake Machinist | Sheffield S20 3FF

Are you an experienced Press Brake Machinist who enjoys working with precision machinery and producing high-quality components?

The role

AET is looking for a skilled Press Brake Machinist to join our experienced manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a respected engineering business with a strong family feel.

You will be responsible for setting up and operating computer-controlled Bystronic press brake machines, creating quality steel components while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Working from engineering drawings, you will use your knowledge and experience to programme machines, check finished parts, and ensure every component meets the required specification.

This role offers a rate of pay of £15.70 per hour with a rotating shift pattern:

• Morning shift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoon shift: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

Key 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

About our company

Founded in 1989, AET is one of the largest subcontract engineering companies in the North of England. We work with major sectors including road transport, coach and bus, waste solutions, aerial platforms, security, construction equipment, and rail.

The Benefits

• Get rewarded - with competitive hourly rates and regular hours
• Stay healthy - with free Westfield Health cover and free flu jabs
• Keep moving - thanks to free gym membership
• Feel secure - with a company pension and life cover
• Enjoy time off - with 31 days' holiday
• Make your mornings easier - with free on-site parking
• Feel supported - with a friendly team and Employee Assistance Programme

The person

• Previous experience working within a press brake or similar engineering environment
• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineering experience
• Experience operating Bystronic presses
• The ability to confidently read and work from engineering drawings
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and health and safety
• Experience using measuring equipment such as callipers, micrometres, protractors, and tape measures
• A reliable approach with strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work