Press Brake Operator

Tapzenn Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapzenn Ltd is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator in Danbury, Essex. The role requires operating CNC press brake machinery within a sheet-metal fabrication environment, reading engineering drawings and maintaining high quality standards.

You will produce accurate components, adhere to safety standards and work to production schedules, with opportunities to develop your skills in a stable, long-term position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Team player with a reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC press brake machinery to bend and form sheet-metal components.
• Set and adjust machinery to meet specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Select and change tooling when required.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized workspace.

Skills

Press Brake

CNC Operator

Sheet-metal

Quality

Job description

Press break operator

Location: Danbury, Essex CM3

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £16 - £18 per week, depending on experience

Hours: MondayFriday, 40hr week

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join an established engineering and sheet-metal manufacturing business based in Danbury, Essex.

This is a permanent opportunity for someone with previous experience operating CNC press brake machinery within a sheet-metal fabrication or engineering environment.

You will be responsible for producing accurate, high-quality components from engineering drawings while maintaining excellent standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC press brake machinery to bend and form sheet-metal components

• Setting and operating machinery to produce components to specification

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Selecting and changing tooling where required

• Adjusting machine settings to achieve accurate bends and dimensions

• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks

• Working with materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium

• Checking finished components using appropriate measuring equipment

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

• Working to production schedules and maintaining quality standards

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Press Brake Operator, Press Brake Setter/Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator, CNC Folder Operator or similar

• Experience working within a sheet-metal, fabrication or engineering environment

• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• Experience operating CNC press brake machinery

• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality

• The ability to work independently and as part of a production team

• A reliable and positive approach to work

Setter experience would be advantageous but is not essential if you have strong Press Brake operating experience.

Why Apply?

• Permanent position

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• Established engineering/manufacturing environment

• Varied sheet-metal work

• Opportunity to develop your skills

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Overtime opportunities may be available