Press Brake Operative

Osborne Appointments; Aspenden; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Additional overtime

Clear progression

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a manufacturing role in Buntingford. You will set up and operate press brake machinery in line with drawings and production requirements. The position requires 1–3 years of sheet-metal fabrication experience, blueprint reading skills, tooling knowledge, and strong safety focus. On-site parking and clear progression with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and engineering specifications.
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in sheet-metal fabrication or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of press brake tooling, bend allowances and material behaviour.
• Competent use of calipers, angle gauges and protractors.
• Experience with CNC press brake programming interfaces; CAM/offline programming is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machinery in line with job specifications and production requirements.
• Program machine settings, bend sequences, and back-gauge positions from drawings.
• Select and install tooling, punches and dies for each job.
• Load and position sheet metal materials safely and accurately.
• Perform test bends and adjust to achieve correct angles and tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and respond to alarms or anomalies.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery setup

CNC interfaces

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Press brake tooling

Job description

Role: Press Brake Operator

Location: Buntingford

Hours: Full time

Salary: £14.00ph

Duties of a Press Brake Operator:

• Set up and operate press brake machinery in line with job specifications and production requirements.
• Program machine settings, bend sequences, and back‑gauge positions based on technical drawings.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, punches, and dies for each job.
• Load and position sheet metal materials safely and accurately.
• Perform test bends and make adjustments to achieve correct angles, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and respond to alarms, errors, or irregularities.

What we would like from you:

• Technical Expertise: Experience setting up and operating press brake machinery, with the ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Industry Experience: Typically 1-3 years of hands‑on experience in sheet‑metal fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Tooling Knowledge: Strong understanding of press brake tooling, bend allowances, and material behaviour.
• Measurement Skills: Competent use of measuring equipment such as calipers, angle gauges, and protractors.
• Software Familiarity: Experience with CNC press brake programming interfaces; knowledge of CAM or offline programming software is beneficial.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality components with consistent precision.
• Physical & Safety Requirements: Ability to lift and handle sheet‑metal materials, stand for extended periods, and follow strict PPE and safety protocols.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and production methods as required.

Benefits

• On site parking
• Additional overtime
• Clear progression