Punch Press Operator

Auxtronic Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Auxtronic is recruiting for a Punch Press Operator in Greater Manchester. You will set up, program, and operate CNC punch presses, ensuring alignment with daily production plans.

You will work with Trumpf, Salvagnini, and AMADA machines, perform tooling adjustments, quality inspections, and routine maintenance while recording data and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC punch press machinery in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Trumpf, Salvagnini or AMADA punching machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC punch press machinery in line with production schedules.
• Program, load, and adjust tooling as required to meet targets.
• Operate and monitor punching machines to ensure consistent output.
• Interpret engineering drawings and documentation accurately.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Accurately record production data and quality information.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment per procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the department.

Skills

CNC punching

Reading drawings

Quality control

Health & safety

Tools

Trumpf

Salvagnini

AMADA

Job description

Punch Press Operator - Greater Manchester

• Salary: £35,000 P/A
• Hourly Rate: £14.25 per hour
• Shift Premium: 20% in addition to base rate
• Shifts: 4 on 4 off (7AM-7PM)
• Two 30-minute breaks per shift
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support

The Role: Punch Press Operator

The successful candidate will set up, program, and operate CNC punch press machinery in line with daily production schedules. The role covers tooling adjustment, quality inspection, and routine maintenance checks across Trumpf and Salvagnini punching machines.

Machinery: Trumpf, Salvagnini, and AMADA punching machines.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate CNC punch press machinery in line with production schedules.
• Program, load, and adjust tooling as required to meet manufacturing targets.
• Operate and monitor punching machines to achieve consistent output.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot minor machine issues and carry out routine maintenance checks.
• Accurately record production data and quality information.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the department.

Entry Requirements:

• Previous experience operating CNC punch press machinery within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with Trumpf, Salvagnini, or AMADA punching machines ideally, but experience on similar CNC punch press equipment will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices within a production environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

About Auxtronic

Auxtronic is a leading recruitment specialist partnering with blue-chip manufacturers and high-tech systems integrators within the fields of engineering and automation.

We operate across key industries including Food & Beverages, Distribution, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Aggregates, and Robotics throughout the UK and Europe.

Auxtronic acts as a third-party employment consultant on behalf of our client and is a committed equal opportunities employer, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to trust us with their career progression.