Press Brake Operator – Amada Specialist (4‑Day Week)

Ganymede Solutions; Heanor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

4-day week

Permanent position after temp

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Derby is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operative to join our fabrication team. You will set up, programme and operate an Amada HFE 130T 3m 8-axis press brake, producing high-quality sheet metal components to engineering drawings.

The role involves reading drawings, selecting tooling, performing quality checks and maintaining a clean, safe workshop. Hours are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 6:00am–4:15pm, with a temp-to-perm path and occasional laser cutting duties.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting Press Brake machinery.
• Experience with Amada Press Brakes desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• Knowledge of tooling, bend angles and machine setup.
• Laser cutting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and programme the Amada HFE 130T Press Brake.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and change tooling.
• Produce folded sheet metal components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections on finished components.
• Adjust machine settings and programmes where required.
• Operate the fibre laser cutter where required.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and report faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work with the fabrication team to meet production targets.

Skills

Press Brake operation

Reading drawings

Quality inspections

Tooling knowledge

Independent / team worker

Laser cutting

Tools

Amada HFE 130T

Boxford Fibre Laser Cutter

Job description

Ganymede Solutions in Derby is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operative to join our fabrication team. You will set up, programme and operate an Amada HFE 130T 3m 8-axis press brake, producing high-quality sheet metal components to engineering drawings.

The role involves reading drawings, selecting tooling, performing quality checks and maintaining a clean, safe workshop. Hours are 39 per week, Monday to Thursday 6:00am–4:15pm, with a temp-to-perm path and occasional laser cutting duties.