Press Brake Operator/ Setter

Major Recruitment Oldbury; Curborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment Oldbury are recruiting for a Lichfield client for a Press Brake Operator role. You will set and operate Amada Press Brake machines, read engineering drawings, and select tooling to meet tolerances.

Work Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.30pm, with a focus on quality and safety in a busy manufacturing environment. Applicants should have previous experience with Amada Press Brakes, be able to read drawings, and demonstrate strong measuring and accuracy skills.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting Press Brake machines.
• Experience using Amada Press Brakes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Understanding of measurements, tolerances and component specifications.
• Ability to work accurately and independently.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong health & safety awareness in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Select and set tooling for each job.
• Carry out bending and forming to specifications and tolerances.
• Check components with measuring equipment.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain quality.
• Ensure components meet customer requirements.
• Work to production schedules and priorities.
• Identify and report quality or production issues.
• Carry out basic machine checks and keep area clean and safe.
• Follow health & safety and security procedures.

Skills

Amada Press Brake

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Tools

Press brake tooling setup

Job description

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for our Lichfield client who are seeking a Press Brake Operator to start immediately.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm.

Duties and tasks will include:

• Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Select and set the correct tooling for each job.
• Carry out bending and forming operations to required specifications and tolerances.
• Check completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to machine settings where required to maintain quality.
• Ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements.
• Work efficiently to production schedules and priorities.
• Identify and report any quality or production issues.
• Carry out basic machine checks and maintain a clean and safe working area.
• Follow all company health & safety and security procedures.
• Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to ensure production targets are achieved.

Candidates welcome to apply for the role will have the following:

• Previous experience operating and setting Press Brake machines.
• Experience using Amada Press Brakes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and component specifications.
• Ability to work accurately and independently.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong awareness of health & safety within a manufacturing environment.
• British citizenship, due to MOD contractual/security requirements associated with the role.

Major Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies and as an Employment Business in relation to temporary or contract vacancies, as defined under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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