Press Operator

Apex Resource Management Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 41,328,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management Ltd in Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Press Operator for a temporary ongoing role. You will operate a range of mechanical and hydraulic presses, read engineering drawings, and perform quality checks to meet tight production targets.

The role offers rotating shifts with overtime, and hourly pay rates of £16.86 for early/late shifts and £15.13 for day shifts. A 39-hour week with possible overtime is stated.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Press Operator.
• Experience operating mechanical or hydraulic Press or Brake machines.
• Setting experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Can prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan and work from own initiative, with minimum supervision.
• Applicants will need to demonstrate attention to detail and reliability.
• Must be a self-motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Operating and running a range of mechanical and hydraulic presses within the press shop.
• Manufacturing components to a high standard.
• Interpreting and working with engineering drawings.
• Using engineering measuring equipment such as Vernier calipers or micrometres.
• Maintaining machinery by cleaning and ensuring it is in working order, and checking materials needed.
• Working with metals including stainless steel and aluminium.
• Removing and cleaning finished parts ready for production.
• Completing quality control checks.
• Completion of documentation.
• Keeping to tight deadlines and targets.

Skills

Press operation

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Quality control

Documentation

Reliability

Self-motivated

Tools

Mechanical press

Hydraulic press

Brake machines

Job description

Press Operator

Contract Temporary ongoing Leamington Spa

Shifts: Rotating shifts, flexibility with working days and overtime

• Early and Late shifts - £16.86 per hour
• Days - £15.13 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Press Operator to join a well-established international manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Press Operator to secure a temporary ongoing role.

The Press Operator Role:

• As a Press Operator, you will be operating and running a range of mechanical and hydraulic presses within the press shop
• Manufacturing components to a high standard
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering drawings
• Using engineering measuring equipment such as Verniers, callipers, or Micrometres
• Maintaining machinery by cleaning it and making sure it is in working order, and checking and ordering materials needed
• Working with multiple types of metal, including stainless steel and aluminium
• Removing and cleaning finished parts ready for Production.
• Completing your own quality control checks
• Completion of documentation
• Keeping to tight deadlines and targets

The ideal Press Operator

• Previous experience working as a Press Operator
• Experience operating mechanical or hydraulic Press or Brake machines
• Setting experience would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Can prioritise work and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to plan and work from own initiative, with minimum supervision
• Applicants will need to demonstrate attention to detail and reliability
• Must be a self-motivated individual.

Pay rates

• Early and Late shifts - £16.86 per hour
• Days - £15.13 per hour

39 hrs per week + possible overtime.

If you are an experienced Press Operator looking for your next opportunity. If shortlisted, our team will reach out to you for a detailed discussion. All applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality.