Press Brake Operator

Andrews Recruitment Group Limitted; Harlow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a permanent night-shift role in Harlow, Essex. You will set and operate CNC press brake machinery, produce sheet-metal components to drawing specifications, and complete machine setup and tooling changes.

You will read engineering drawings, use measuring equipment accurately, select tooling, maintain quality records, and work with supervisors to uphold safety standards and housekeeping on nights.

Qualifications

• Experience operating press brake machinery
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Strong measuring/inspection skills required
• Experience setting machinery and selecting tooling
• Good understanding of manufacturing health & safety practices
• Availability to work permanent night shifts

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC press brake machinery to produce sheet-metal components
• Producing parts to drawings and specifications
• Completing machine set-up and tooling changes
• Selecting appropriate tooling for production requirements
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Using measuring/inspection equipment accurately
• Identifying production, tooling or quality issues
• Maintaining accurate production records
• Collaborating with supervisors and other manufacturing team members
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards

Skills

CNC press brake

Reading drawings

Measurement & inspection

Tooling changes

Health & safety

Night shift availability

Tools

Amada

Trumpf

Bystronic

Job description

Press Brake Operator

Location: Harlow, Essex

Shift: Permanent Nights

Salary: Competitive + Night Shift Premium

The Role

• Setting and operating CNC press brake machinery
• Producing sheet-metal components to drawing and specification
• Completing machine set-up and tooling changes
• Selecting the correct tooling for each production requirement
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Using measuring and inspection equipment accurately
• Identifying production, tooling or quality issues
• Maintaining accurate production records
• Working closely with supervisors and other members of the manufacturing team
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety

The successful Press Brake Operator will be expected to work accurately, maintain consistent production standards and identify potential quality issues before components progress through the manufacturing process.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating press brake machinery
• Experience within sheet metal, fabrication or manufacturing
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Strong measuring and inspection skills
• Experience setting machinery and selecting tooling
• A good understanding of manufacturing Health & Safety
• Availability to work permanent night shifts
• Experience operating Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic or similar CNC press brake machinery would be highly advantageous.

Shift

This is a permanent night-shift position, so applicants must be comfortable working nights on an ongoing basis.

Location

The role is based in Harlow, Essex and may suit candidates travelling from Harlow, Epping, Bishop's Stortford, Ware, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth, Waltham Abbey, Cheshunt and surrounding areas.