Press Brake Operator

IAP Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Press Brake Operator for a long-term role in Hixon, Staffordshire. You will work with Amada press machinery, perform manual folding of items up to 10mm thick and 4m wide, and measure products to ensure quality finishes.

The ideal candidate has experience with Amada presses or other press brake machinery, reads engineering drawings, and can use measuring tools with good English skills. Own transport is essential for site access.

Qualifications

• Experience operating an Amada press is preferred; other press brake experience accepted.
• Ability to read engineering drawings is advantageous.
• Ability to use measuring tools is required.
• Good English (reading and spoken) required.
• Own transport is essential for site access.

Responsibilities

• Operate Amada press machinery according to job order.
• Manually fold items up to 10mm thick and up to 4m wide.
• Measure products to ensure quality finish.
• Set machine parameters for each job.
• Manual handling and movement of stock.
• Adhere to Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Own transport

Tools

Amada press machinery

Job description

We are currently looking for Press Brake Operators to join our client, a UK leading provider of sheet metal engineering and fabrication services located in Hixon, Staffordshire. These roles are long-term opportunities. Immediate start dates are available.

Press Brake Operator key job details:

• Days: 06:00 to 18.00, 4on4off
• Starting rates between £15.89 to £16.39ph (DOE)
• Long-term work

Press Brake Operator key responsibilities:

• Working with Amada press machinery
• Manual folding of items up to 10mm thick and up to 4m wide
• Measure product to ensure quality finish
• Set machine for required works
• Manual handling and movement of stock
• Complying with Health & Safety standards

Press Brake Operator person specification:

• Previous experience of operating an Amada press would be ideal, but we are accepting other press brake machinery experience
• Having the ability to read engineering drawings would be preferential
• Ability to use measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail
• Good English (reading / verbal) required
• Own transport is essential