Press Setter Operator

Atkore; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer seeks an experienced press setter/operator to enhance production capabilities. The role involves setting and operating power presses while ensuring quality and safety. Competitive hourly rates apply, with opportunities for growth and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave

Festive shutdown at Christmas

Training and development opportunities

Company pension

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Family-friendly policies

Free flu vaccinations

Employee assistance program

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of power press setting and operation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Motivation to meet targets safely and to required quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses and ancillary equipment.
• Assemble products and frames according to drawings.
• Produce parts at the correct rate and report any issues.

Skills

Power press setting and operation

Teamwork

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Job description

Atkore is forging a future where our brands, suppliers, employees, customers, partners, and communities are building better together – a future focused on empowering our customers while we power and protect the world.

Atkore is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical, mechanical, and safety infrastructure solutions. With approximately [number] employees and manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, we manufacture electrical conduit, cable management systems, armored cable, metal framing, and security products and solutions.

Who we are looking for:

Unistrut is seeking an experienced press setter/operator to support our continued growth.

What you’ll do:

• Set and operate power presses and ancillary equipment.
• Assemble products and frames according to drawings.
• Produce parts at the correct rate and report any issues in achieving that rate.
• Take responsibility for the quality of the parts produced.
• Keep production and quality records up to date.
• Maintain good levels of safety in the area.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes to enhance all aspects of the role.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Good knowledge of power press setting and operation.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Motivation to meet targets safely and to required quality standards.
• Ability to promote and comply with Atkore’s ATIRE and SQDC values.

What you will strive to accomplish in this role:

• S - Zero harm to yourself and colleagues.
• Q - Zero defective raw materials accepted.
• D - Timely offloading of raw materials.
• C - Zero machine downtime due to material waiting.
• Additional benefits include: annual leave, festive shutdown at Christmas, service and recognition awards, training and development opportunities, company pension, life assurance, discounted gym membership, family-friendly policies, free flu vaccinations, employee assistance program, health cash plan, cybersecurity training, cycle-to-work scheme, and free onsite parking.

Hours of work will be on a rotating shift pattern:

- Monday to Thursday, morning and afternoon shifts.

- Friday shifts as scheduled.

Hourly pay rate is dependent on experience, plus shift allowance for day shifts.

Atkore is committed to fostering an engaged, collaborative workforce that embodies our core values and strategic priorities. We aim to develop strong leaders who drive us forward.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom.