Press Brake Setter

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training is seeking an experienced Brake Press Setter/Operator for a well-equipped precision engineering and sheet metal fabrication business in Tamworth. You will set and operate Amada CNC press brakes, interpret engineering drawings and produce high-quality components.

This role offers an early finish every Friday, a stable workload in an established manufacturing environment, and the opportunity to contribute to a growing team with modern machinery.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating Amada press brakes (essential).
• Strong understanding of CNC press brake operations and tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working with sheet metal components and precision fabrication.
• Confident using measuring and inspection equipment.
• A good eye for detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Amada CNC press brake machinery.
• Producing precision sheet metal components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Selecting and setting appropriate tooling to achieve accurate bends and finished components.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and production route cards.
• Carrying out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks.
• Using measuring equipment, including verniers, height gauges and other inspection tools.
• Ensuring components meet required tolerances and quality standards.
• Identifying and resolving any production or quality issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Amada press brakes

CNC press brake operations

Engineering drawings

Sheet metal fabrication

Measuring instruments

Quality inspection

Job description

Excellent Working Hours – Early Finish Every Friday!

We are currently recruiting an experienced

Brake Press Setter / Operator to join an established and growing precision engineering and sheet metal fabrication business based in Tamworth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-equipped manufacturing environment specialising in high-quality, bespoke sheet metal components and precision fabrication. The business operates modern manufacturing facilities, including multiple CNC press brakes, laser cutting and fabrication equipment, supplying components and assemblies to a diverse range of industries.

The successful candidate will have previous experience setting and operating

Amada press brake machinery, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, produce accurate components and maintain consistently high-quality standards.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

Setting and operating Amada CNC press brake machinery.

Producing precision sheet metal components to engineering drawings and specifications.

Selecting and setting appropriate tooling to achieve accurate bends and finished components.

Reading and interpreting technical drawings and production route cards.

Carrying out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks.

Using measuring equipment, including verniers, height gauges and other inspection tools.

Ensuring components meet required tolerances and quality standards.

Identifying and resolving any production or quality issues.

Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience setting and operating Amada press brakes (essential).

Strong understanding of CNC press brake operations and tooling.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experience working with sheet metal components and precision fabrication.

Confident using measuring and inspection equipment.

A good eye for detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

What's On Offer?

£14.50 – £16.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Friday: 7:00am – 12:00pm.

Early finish every Friday.

Stable workload within an established precision engineering business.

Modern manufacturing facilities and machinery.

Opportunity to become part of an experienced manufacturing team.