Press Brake Operative

Weareoa; Buntingford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Additional overtime

Clear progression

Job summary

Weareoa in the United Kingdom is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our client’s successful team in Buntingford. This is a full-time, on-site role with a focus on precision and safety.

You will set up, program, and operate press brake machinery, read technical drawings, select tooling, and ensure accurate bends while maintaining quality and productivity. The position offers on-site parking and clear progression.

Qualifications

• Set up and operate press brake machinery per job specs and production needs.
• Read blueprints and interpret engineering specs.
• Experience handling press brake tooling, bend allowances, and material behavior.

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 based on technical 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, dimensions, tolerances.
• Monitor machine performance and respond to alarms, errors, or irregularities.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

CNC programming interfaces

Measurement with calipers

Attention to detail

Tools

CNC CAM software

Offline CAM software

Job description

Role: Press Brake Operator

Location: Buntingford

Hours: Full time

Salary: £14.00ph

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Press Brake Operator to join our clients successful team.

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