Press Brake Setter

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training partners with a Brownhills manufacturer to recruit an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator for a hands-on role in a busy production environment.

You will set and operate Amada Press Brake machines, read engineering drawings, select tooling, and ensure components meet tolerances. The role requires strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work to production targets. Monday to Friday, with £15.00+ per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating Amada press brakes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to measurements, tolerances and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines to manufacture components to specification.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Select and fit appropriate tooling for each job.
• Carry out bending and forming to specified dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished components with measuring equipment.
• Maintain safe, clean working environment and follow procedures.
• Work to production schedules and meet deadlines.
• Identify and report quality issues or production concerns.

Skills

Amada press brake experience

Press brake setup and operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement and tolerances

Quality-focused

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Independent work

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Angle gauges

Job description

Pay: £15.00+ per hour, dependent on experience (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

Workforce are currently working with a well-established manufacturing and fabrication business in Brownhills to recruit an experienced

Press Brake Setter / Operator to join their production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator with experience setting and operating Amada Press Brake machinery, who can produce high-quality components accurately and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be confident working from engineering drawings, selecting the correct tooling and ensuring all components meet the required specifications and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines to manufacture components to specification.

Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

Select and fit the appropriate tooling for each job.

Carry out bending and forming operations to the required dimensions and tolerances.

Inspect finished components using suitable measuring equipment.

Adjust machine settings as required to maintain quality and accuracy.

Identify and report any quality issues or production concerns.

Work to production schedules and meet deadlines.

Carry out routine machine checks and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

Follow health and safety procedures and all relevant confidentiality and security requirements.

Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to achieve production targets.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience setting and operating Press Brake machinery.

Experience using Amada Press Brakes.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and component specifications.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

British citizenship, due to MOD-related contractual and security requirements.

Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.

Experience using measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and angle gauges.

Experience working with different materials and thicknesses.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You should have a practical, methodical approach and be comfortable working to engineering specifications in a busy production environment.