Punch Press / Press Brake Setter Operator

Employee Finder Ltd; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£19-£21 per hour

Overtime available

Trumpf training course provided where/

Company pension

Training and development

Stable long-term employment

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a skilled CNC Punch Press & Press Brake Operator to join the production team in a permanent role. You will set up, program and operate CNC Punch and CNC Press Brakes to manufacture sheet metal parts to customer specs, while maintaining quality and efficiency.

You must read drawings confidently, select tooling, perform first-off checks, and keep the work area tidy. Trumpf exposure is preferred; Amada/Bystronic backgrounds welcome for a full Trumpf training course.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating a CNC Punch Machine is essential.
• Trumpf experience preferred; Amada/Bystronic backgrounds considered.
• Confident reading of engineering drawings and understanding of sheet metal fabrication quality control.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate a CNC Punch Machine.
• Set and run CNC Press Brakes to produce sheet metal components.
• Read engineering drawings and select/change tooling.
• Perform first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Keep machine and work area clean and organized.

Skills

CNC Punch Press

CNC Press Brake

Trumpf experience

Amada

Bystronic

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Tooling changes

Tools

Trumpf programming software

Job description

CNC Punch Press & Press Brake Operator

£19 – £21 per hour | Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (SG18) | Permanent

A well-established sheet metal manufacturer based in Biggleswade is looking for a skilled CNC Punch Press and Press Brake Operator to join the production team on a permanent basis. The business supplies bespoke steel fabrications to government, defence and commercial clients, and has a strong track record of long-term employment.

Pay is £19 to £21 per hour depending on experience, with overtime available on top.

The role

You will be setting up, programming and operating a CNC Punch Machine as well as setting and running CNC Press Brakes to produce sheet metal components to customer specifications. Day-to-day you will be reading engineering drawings, selecting and changing tooling, carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks, and keeping your machine and work area in good order.

What you need

Proven hands-on experience operating a CNC Punch Machine is essential, and Trumpf experience is preferred. Candidates coming from an Amada or Bystronic background are also welcome to apply and will be sent on a full Trumpf training course. CNC Press Brake setting and operating experience is required alongside this, and you will need to read engineering drawings confidently with a solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication and quality control.

Nice to have

Experience with Trumpf programming software, a forklift licence, or a background in fast-paced manufacturing would all be advantages.

What's on offer

• £19 to £21 per hour
• Overtime available
• Trumpf training course provided where needed
• Company pension
• Training and development
• Stable, long-term employment
• Friendly team environment