Press Brake Programmer

Steel Frog Ltd; Churchill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrication company in Churchill is seeking an experienced Press Brake Programmer/Setter/Operator. The role involves running an Amada HFE press brake to produce accurate and consistent parts. With a focus on accuracy and tooling setup, candidates should have over 2 years of experience operating press brakes and a strong ability to read engineering drawings. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires a proactive approach in managing tasks without constant supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating press brakes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong focus on accuracy and tooling setup.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate the Amada HFE 100-3 press brake.
• Program bends according to engineering drawings.
• Produce accurate and consistent parts.
• Organize parts for downstream processes.
• Perform basic machine checks and maintenance.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Operating press brakes

Reading engineering drawings

Accuracy in bends

Tools

Amada HFE press brake

Job description

Overview

Full-time | Permanent
Langford, Bristol
£13.00 – £16.50 per hour (base rate, depending on experience & skill)

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Press Brake Programmer / Setter / Operator to run our Amada HFE press brake as part of a busy fabrication shop. This role suits someone who cares about accuracy, repeatability, and setting jobs up properly, not just getting parts off the machine. You’ll be working from drawings, programming bends, setting tooling, and producing parts that make the next stage of fabrication easier.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Amada HFE 100-3 press brake
• Programming bends from engineering drawings
• Working with mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel
• Producing accurate, consistent parts
• Organising parts clearly for downstream processes
• Carrying out basic machine checks and maintenance
• Keeping the area safe, tidy, and organised
• You’ll be trusted to manage your own work without constant supervision

Qualifications / Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience operating press brakes
• Confident reading and working from drawings
• Care about bend accuracy, tooling setup

How to apply

Interested? Message Steel Frog on [e-mail] to get the full details or have a quick chat.