Press Brake Operator

The Recruitment Fix; Bacup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering company in Bacup is looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator. This role involves operating and setting AMADA press brakes, reading engineering drawings, and ensuring high precision in metal fabrication. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and be confident in their skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Great working environment

Progression opportunities

Potential for overtime

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a press brake operator.
• Proven experience operating and setting AMADA press brakes.
• Confident in reading, interpreting, and working from engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operating and setting press brakes.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating machinery to bend and shape metal sheets.

Skills

Operating and setting press brakes (AMADA)

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Working to tight tolerances

Tools

CNC controls

General fabrication equipment

MIG welding equipment

Job description

Press Brake Operator

• £15.89 per hour
• 40‑hour day shift – 4 day working week
• Great working environment
• Great company culture
• Progression opportunities
• Potential for overtime

Working for a specialist engineering company based in Bacup, specialists in sheet‑metal fabrication and specialist welding. Due to an expanding order book my client are looking for an experienced press brake operator.

The Job

• Operating and setting press brakes (AMADA)
• Reading, interpreting, and working from engineering drawings
• Responsible for operating machinery used to bend and shape metal sheets into various forms requiring high precision and accuracy.

About you

• Time‑served Press Brake Operator with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Proven experience operating and setting press brakes (AMADA)
• Confident reading, interpreting, and working from engineering drawings

Desirable

• Skilled in working to tight tolerances; accurate bending and folding of sheet metal
• Experience inputting data into CNC controls and adjusting machine settings
• Sheet metal background
• Experience with guillotines and general fabrication equipment
• MIG welding capability to support fabrication tasks as needed

To apply, in confidence, please send your CV to James @ TRF