Press Setter Operator

EMBS Engineering; Redditch; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39-hour week

Onsite parking

Pension contributions

Salary reviews

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

EMBS Engineering Ltd is seeking a Press Setter/Operator in Redditch on a permanent basis. The role involves setting and operating presses, reading Job Cards, and handling metal coils with hydraulic tooling into a precision environment.

A strong team fit and safety focus are essential. You will join a well-established UK-based precision engineering business serving global clients with safety-critical components.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a precision engineering environment.
• Experience setting and operating presses.
• Experience with CNC or manual press brakes is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Commitment to safety and tooling handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out press operations per Job Card to meet output targets.
• Read and interpret Job Card requirements for each operation.
• Demonstrate safe manual handling of tooling and heavy components.
• Load and unload metal coils and manage material handling tasks.

Skills

Reading job cards

Manual handling

Material handling

Engineering drawings

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC press brake

Hydraulic press

Job description

Job Title: Press Setter/Operator
Location: Redditch
Permanent
Rate of pay: £14-£15 per hour

Overview

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Redditch, that is currently in the market for a Press Setter/Operator to join their company on a permanent basis. This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.

Key Benefits on offer

• Stability / Longevity: Permanent Position within a well-established company
• Competitive salary: £14-£15 per hour
• Hours: 39 hours per week working the Day Shift; 07.30 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday, and Friday 07.30 to 12.30 with designated breaks
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions: 5% Employee contribution, 4% Employer Contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Warm and friendly team environment
• Free onsite parking

Your responsibilities will include

As a Press Setter/Operator, you will be responsible for the completion of press operations in an efficient manner that is in accordance with the Job Card instructions to achieve the required output levels

You will:

• Have experience in reading and understanding the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
• Be able to demonstrate manual Handling of heavy and expensive tooling utilising hydraulic equipment
• Be able to demonstrate material handling - loading and unloading of metal coils

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate

• 2+ years of working experience in a precision engineering environment
• The ability to set and operate Presses in a precision engineering environment
• Confident in forming sheet metal components with the use of CNC or Manual Press Brake (Both would be advantageous)
• Understanding of and safe use of air tools and hand tools
• Prior experience setting up press brakes with the correct tooling and settings required
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
• Prior experience working with thin-gauge sheet metal in a press environment

About You

You are a motivated and disciplined individual with a positive, “can do” attitude, who takes full ownership of your responsibilities. You bring a strong sense of teamwork and a supportive approach, working collaboratively with others to maximise outcomes.

About us

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.