Press Setter

Pertemps Redditch Industrial; Cann; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Redditch Industrial in Alcester is seeking an experienced Press Setter/Operator for a permanent, day-shift role. You will set up and run presses, adjust parameters, and perform in-process checks to uphold quality standards.

The position requires 1–2 years’ experience in aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing settings, with a focus on safety and accuracy. Based in Alcester with straightforward commutable routes from Redditch and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate presses in line with procedures and job cards.
• Adjust tool shut height, stroke, tonnage, dwell and 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/operating

Aerospace experience

Manufacturing experience

Quality awareness

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Based in Alcester, this permanent Press Setter role sits within a manufacturing business and offers £29,000 to £30,000 annually. Working hours follow a day shift pattern: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:30, with Friday finishing at 12:30. Duties include configuring and running presses according to job card instructions, adjusting tool shut height, stroke, tonnage, dwell and lubrication, plus using hand tools, air tools and measuring instruments safely. The successful candidate will perform in-process checks so components satisfy quality requirements, keep accurate WIP records on the MRP system, and contribute to root cause analysis, continuous improvement and 5S exercises. Applicants need one to two years' relevant experience in aerospace, engineering or manufacturing settings.

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.

This role is being advertised by Pertemps who operate as a recruitment agency.