Punch Press Operator

Auxtronic Ltd; Ringway; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

Auxtronic Ltd in Greater Manchester is hiring a Punch Press Operator to set up, program, and operate CNC punch press machinery in line with daily production schedules. You will perform tooling adjustment, quality inspection, and routine maintenance across Trumpf, Salvagnini, and AMADA machines.

Responsibilities include interpreting engineering drawings, loading tooling, monitoring output, recording data, and maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

Formación

• Previous experience operating CNC punch press machinery in 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

CNC punch press

Engineering drawings

Quality awareness

Herramientas

Trumpf punching machine

Salvagnini machines

AMADA machines

Descripción del empleo

Punch Press Operator - Greater Manchester

Package

• 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.

Equal Opportunities

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.