Press Brake Operator / Setter

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Press Brake Setter / Operator to join a well-established manufacturer in Nottingham. You will set up and operate CNC press brake machinery, interpret drawings, and ensure parts meet quality standards.

The role requires reading technical specs, selecting tooling, and maintaining tight tolerances while following production schedules. Candidates with experience in Amada/Bystronic/Trumpf are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating CNC press brake machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Skilled in selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
• Capable of maintaining tight tolerances and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machinery.
• Interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Select tooling and machine settings for each run.
• Carry out first off inspections and in-process QA checks.
• Use measuring tools to inspect finished parts.
• Adjust machines to maintain accuracy and quality.
• Work to production schedules and meet productivity targets.
• Report quality concerns, tooling issues or faults.

Skills

CNC press brake operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Tooling selection

Machinery adjustment

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

Amada

Bystronic

Trumpf

Job description

Press Brake Setter / Operator

Location : Nottingham

Job type: Permanent

Pay: £14 - £16 per hour (dependent on experience)

Are you an experience Press Brake Setter / Operator looking to join a well established business? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful manufacturer seeing a skilled individual to join their fabrication team on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machinery
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Select the correct tooling and machine settings for each production run
• Carry out first off inspections and in-process quality checksUse measuring equipment including verniers, rulers and angle gauges to inspect finished parts
• Make machine adjustments where required to maintain accuracy and quality
• Work to production schedules while achieving productivity targets
• Report any quality concern, tooling issues or machine faults

About You

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brake machines
• A strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings
• Confidence producing components to tight tolerances
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Experience with Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf or similar press brake machinery, counterbalance forklift licence, overhead crane or lifting equipment experience or a background in fabrication or precision engineering would be highly advantageous

Closing date is 8 th September 2026