Press Brake Setter / Operator

WJF Technical Support Limited; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical support company in Lytham Moss is seeking an experienced individual to operate a variety of machinery, ensuring high-quality standards in metal material production. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering sheet metal production and is skilled in operating CNC press-brakes. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £12.75 to £14.00 per hour, along with potential training opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering sheet metal production and CNC press-brakes.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards for products.
• Communicate with supervisors and quality control.
• Ensure a clean work area and follow health and safety standards.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Good communication skills

Manual dexterity

Operational fault finding

Tools

Trumpf machines

Measuring equipment

Job description

Overall Job Purpose

Working individually and on occasions as part of a team to operate a range of machinery to produce a variety of metal materials with manual and automated equipment, to a high quality standard meeting hourly production targets

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining high quality standards at all times for standard and bespoke products
• Proactive communication with supervisors, managers and Quality Control regarding production, quality and H&S issues.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
• Maintaining H&S standards following instructions and wearing of appropriate PPE

General Requirements

• Previous experience of working in engineering sheet metal production, setting and operating CNC press‑brakes
• Regular quality checks
• Following internal processes
• Completing paperwork
• Understanding of basic IT

Qualifications/Courses/Experience

• Previous experience of Trumpf machines
• Previous experience of using measuring equipment
• Practical awareness of lean manufacturing and understanding of 5S activities
• Understanding of Engineering drawings

Essential Skills

• Able to work under own initiative and on occasion under pressure whilst adhering to strict deadlines and demands
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Operational Fault Finding and problem solving
• Work independently and part of a team.
• Manual dexterity
• Demonstrate commercial awareness
• Manage self, working/assisting colleagues obtaining their involvement and buy in
• Effective contribution

Salary & Benefits

• Salary ranges from £12.75 to £14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• This position is permanent and offers a temp‑to‑perm opportunity after 13 weeks.
• Additional benefits may include training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive work environment.

Working a 37 hour week - Monday to Thursday

Subject to demand different working patterns may on occasion be required