Press Brake Setter

Workforce Staffing; Walsall; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing is recruiting an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator in Brownhills. The role involves setting and operating Amada Press Brake machinery, reading engineering drawings, selecting tooling, and ensuring components meet specifications.

Applicants should have a strong eye for detail, tolerance understanding, and the ability to work to schedules in a manufacturing environment. On-site role with emphasis on safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of measurements, tolerances and component specs.
• Good eye for detail and quality.

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 required dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished components using measuring equipment.
• Adjust machine settings 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 security requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to achieve production targets.

Skills

Press Brake

Reading drawings

Measuring

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & Safety

British citizenship

Tools

Amada Press Brake

Job description

Press Brake Setter / Operator

Location: Brownhills

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

Essential requirements:

• 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.

Desirable experience:

• 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.

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