Press Setter

Pertemps Redditch Industrial; Alcester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Redditch Industrial based in Alcester is seeking an experienced Press Setter / Operator to join a manufacturing site on a permanent basis. The role involves setting up and operating presses to required job cards and procedures, ensuring smooth production flow.

You will adjust press parameters, perform in-process inspections, maintain WIP records in the MRP system, and support root cause analysis and 5S initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or machine setting/operating.
• Familiar with a range of presses and quality/manufacturing standards.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses per procedures and job cards.
• Adjust and control press parameters (tool shut height, stroke, tonnage, dwell, lubrication).
• Use air tools, hand tools and measuring equipment safely.
• Carry out in-process inspections to ensure components meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate WIP records in the MRP system.
• Support root cause analysis, continuous improvement and 5S activities.

Skills

Press setting

Quality control

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Job Description: Press Setter / Operator

Alcester, Warwickshire (B49)

Day shift: Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30, Fri 07:30-12:30

£14.54 - £15.20 per hour

Permanent

Opportunity for an experienced Press Setter / Operator to join an Alcester based Manufacturing business on a permanent basis.

The role

• Set up and operate presses in line with procedures and job card instructions


• Adjust and control press parameters (tool shut height, stroke, tonnage, dwell, lubrication)


• Use air tools, hand tools and measuring equipment safely


• Carry out in-process inspections to ensure components meet quality standards


• Maintain accurate WIP records in the MRP system


• Support root cause analysis, continuous improvement and 5S activities

What we're looking for

• 1-2 years' experience in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or machine setting/operating


• Familiar with a range of presses and able quality and manufactruing standards


• Positive \"can do\" attitude


• The role is based in Alcester so is easily commutable from Redditch, Stratford upon Avon, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Birmingham.