Production Operative (Press Brake)

Katmex Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Bi-annual attendance bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Tailored learning opportunities

Performance-based salary increases

Free healthy snacks

Job summary

Katmex Ltd. is seeking a skilled Production Operative (Press Brake) in Stockton-on-Tees to work in precision fabrication. Candidates should be proactive, safety-conscious team players willing to learn and develop their skills.

The role involves operating machines to bend steel, completing daily maintenance checks, and ensuring quality standards. Comprehensive training will be provided, and a full-time contract with benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with press machines is beneficial but not essential.
• Understanding of bend radius' is beneficial.
• Experience in manufacturing sector is beneficial.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to bend steel using press tooling.
• Complete daily operation checks and maintenance.
• Inspect quality of parts and equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings and setup sheets.

Skills

Proactive

Flexible with tasks

Eager to learn

Team player

Safety conscious

Professionalism

Tools

Press machines

CNC programmes

Hand tools

Job description

Hours: 37 hours per week (3 weekly shift rotation: day shift, back shift and night shift)

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 2BH.

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent.

• A pro rata holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
• Wellbeing and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Company pension scheme.
• Bi-annual attendance bonus.
• Company cycle to work scheme.
• Company tech scheme.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Performance/ progression based salary increases.
• Free healthy snacks.

Summary

We are looking for a skilled Production Operative (Press Brake) to work within a highly skilled dynamic environment in the precision fabrication and multi-plate processing industry. The Press Brake Operative will use CNC programmes and press tooling to bend steel to specific angles and customer specifications.

We welcome applications if you are:

• Proactive.
• Flexible with regards to workplace tasks.
• Eager to learn and develop your skills.
• A team player, but who can also work on solo projects.
• Safety conscious.
• Willing to demonstrate professionalism and company values.
• Align with Katmex Ltd’s commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Job role

• Following part set up sheets and customer work schedules.
• Operating machines to bend steel to specific angles using press tooling for heavy duty parts.
• Using hand tools such as pin grinders/ angle grinders.
• Completion of daily operation, TPM (total preventive/ production maintenance) and pre-operation check sheets.
• Completing tasks by use of engineering drawings.
• Inspect quality of parts to maintain high standards and completion of first off checks.
• Inspect all equipment to ensure it’s in a safe working condition.
• Carry out adjustments using CNC programmes.
• Other adhoc duties as requested by your line manager. However, you will be given duties in respect of your abilities, skill‑set and organisational structure. The Company will not ask you to complete tasks that are outside the scope of your capabilities.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience using 300 – 400 tonne press machines would be beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience using bend templates and an understanding of bend radius’ would be beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience working within the manufacturing sector is beneficial but not essential.
• Previous experience using engineering drawings would be beneficial but not essential.
• You are also given comprehensive training once you commence employment.

Further information

• We have a zero tolerance approach to the misuse of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and frequently carry out random and for cause testing.
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and provide appropriate proof.

At Katmex we recognise that more diversity brings more innovation. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life and are committed to nurturing a respectful, inclusive workplace where every individual is valued and can thrive.

As a leading supplier in the manufacturing sector we strive to be reflective of the communities, stakeholders and global supply network we serve.

At Katmex we also believe in a flexible approach towards people. Should you wish to apply but have any questions about the job advert we would encourage you to get in touch.