Press Brake Setter Operator

Workchain; Nottingham; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Night shift allowance

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing training and development

Descrizione del lavoro

Workchain in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Press Brake Setter for permanent night shift. You will set, operate and adjust CNC press brake machinery to produce metal components to tight tolerances from engineering drawings.

The role offers £14.00-£16.00 per hour with a £21 night shift allowance per shift, overtime opportunities, pension, free on-site parking and ongoing training in a modern workshop.

Competenze

• Previous experience as a Press Brake Setter or Press Brake Operator.
• Experience setting and operating CNC press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Set and operate CNC press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling and machine settings for each production job.
• Manufacture folded and bent components to precise tolerances and customer requirements.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Measure components using verniers, angle gauges, rulers, and other inspection equipment.
• Adjust machine programs and settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Work to production schedules and achieve output targets.
• Identify quality concerns and report machine faults where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support the wider production and fabrication team when required.

Conoscenze

CNC press brake

Read drawings

Tooling setup

Quality inspection

Tolerance control

Attention to detail

Strumenti

Amada CNC press brake

Bystronic CNC press brake

Trumpf CNC press brake

Descrizione del lavoro

Press Brake Setter (Night Shift)Location: NottinghamSalary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour DOE + £21 Night Shift Allowance per ShiftJob Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Night Shift OnlyJoin a Growing Precision Engineering & Fabrication BusinessAre you an experienced Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent night shift role with a thriving manufacturing business?We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing precision sheet metal and fabrication manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and production capabilities. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for quality, this is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled production team where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.This role is ideally suited to someone with experience setting and operating CNC press brakes who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing quality components to tight tolerances.

The Role

As a Press Brake Setter, you'll be responsible for setting, operating, and adjusting CNC press brake machinery to produce high-quality folded and formed metal components.Working from engineering drawings and production schedules, you'll ensure products are manufactured accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling and machine settings for each production job.
• Manufacture folded and bent components to precise tolerances and customer requirements.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Measure components using verniers, angle gauges, rulers, and other inspection equipment.
• Adjust machine programs and settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Work to production schedules and achieve output targets.
• Identify quality concerns and report machine faults where required.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Support the wider production and fabrication team when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Press Brake Setter or Press Brake Operator.
• Experience setting and operating CNC press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf, or similar CNC press brake machinery.
• Fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing background.
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Overhead crane or lifting equipment experience.

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
• £21 per shift night allowance.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long-term stability within a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
• Modern workshop environment with continued investment in equipment and facilities.