Press Brake Setter / Operator (Nights)

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering @ 365 Ltd is seeking a Press Brake Setter/Operator for night shifts in Leicester. The role involves setting and operating Amada press brake machinery to produce components from mild steel, reading engineering drawings and ensuring quality.

You will select tooling, adjust machine settings and perform first-off checks in a busy workshop environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining accuracy, meeting production deadlines, and working independently.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to measure and inspect components.
• Attention to tolerances and quality requirements.
• Ability to work independently in a busy production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada press brake machines.
• Select and fit the correct tooling for each job.
• Edit and adjust tooling and machine settings as required.
• Set machine parameters to achieve correct bends and dimensions.
• Read and work from engineering drawings to manufacture components.
• Carry out first-off and in‑process quality checks.
• Measure completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Identify and resolve basic issues with tooling, settings and components.
• Meet production deadlines in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized working area.

Skills

Tool setting

Reading drawings

Measuring

Quality focus

Independence

Tools

Amada press brake

Job description

Press Brake Setter / Operator (Nights)

Location: Leicester

Pay: £15.50 - £17.00 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00am - 16:30pm

Engineering @ 365 are recruiting for a Press Brake Setter / Operator (nights) to join a fast-paced fabrication and manufacturing company based in Leicester.

This is a hands‑on workshop role operating and setting Amada press brake machinery, producing a range of fabricated components and products, predominantly from mild steel.

You will be responsible for setting the machine, selecting and editing tooling, working from engineering drawings and checking your own work to ensure components are produced accurately and to the required standard.

About the Role

As a Press Brake Setter / Operator, you will be responsible for setting and operating an Amada press brake to produce components in line with engineering drawings and production requirements.

The role would suit an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator who is confident setting machinery, making tooling adjustments and working independently within a busy fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate Amada press brake machines.
• Select and fit the correct tooling for each job.
• Edit and adjust tooling and machine settings as required.
• Set machine parameters to achieve the correct bends and dimensions.
• Read and work from engineering drawings to manufacture components accurately.
• Predominantly work with mild steel, alongside other sheet metal materials where required.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Measure completed components using appropriate measuring equipment.
• Make adjustments to machine settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve basic issues with tooling, settings and finished components.
• Work efficiently to meet production deadlines within a fast-paced fabrication environment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area.

Requirements

• Previous experience setting and operating press brake machinery.
• Experience operating Amada press brakes would be highly beneficial.
• Confident setting tooling and making adjustments to machine settings.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience working with mild steel and sheet metal.
• Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and quality requirements.
• Confident using measuring equipment to check finished work.
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Able to work independently within a busy production environment.

Engineering @ 365 is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels