Press Brake Operator/ CNC Machinist

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator in Manchester. Responsibilities include setting and operating CNC press brake machines for sheet metal products, requiring at least 12 months of experience. The ideal candidate will have a good grasp of engineering drawings and modern Health & Safety practices in a fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• 12 Months of experience with press brake machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in operating machines by Amada, LVD, or Bystronic is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Modern CNC Press Brake machines to fold Sheet Metal products.
• Undertake folding of sheet metal components, from small batches to high volume.
• Perform general maintenance activities when required.

Skills

CNC Machine Operation

Reading Engineering Drawings

Health & Safety Knowledge

Self-Certifying to ISO

Job description

My client is looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join their dynamic manufacturing team.

The suitable candidate will be responsible for:

• Setting and operation of Modern CNC Press Brake machines to fold Sheet Metal products.
• Undertake all aspects of folding sheet metal components, including single and small batches to high volume output.
• 12 Months of experience in the use of these types of machines is required.
• Experience in setting and operating machines produced by Amada, LVD or Bystronic would be highly advantageous.
• Any Guillotine experience would be beneficial.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.
• Ability to use associated hand tools.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering background is beneficial.
• Grasp of modern Health & Safety requirements within a fabrication environment.
• Ability to work individually to defined tolerances and self-certifying in line with ISO requirements.
• General maintenance activities required when required.
• Experience in material ranges of 0.7 – 5mm thickness

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new role as a Press Brake Operator working for a established manufacturing company.