Punch Press / Press Brake Setter Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & development

Long-term employment

Friendly team

Job summary

Employee Finder Ltd in Biggleswade is seeking a skilled CNC Punch Press and Press Brake Operator to join the production team on a permanent basis. You will set up and program a Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Machine and run CNC Press Brakes to produce sheet metal parts to order.

You should read engineering drawings confidently, select tooling, and carry out first-off and in-process quality checks while keeping the machine and workspace tidy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with a Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Press and ability to set up and operate a CNC Press Brake.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently and understand sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Knowledge of quality control methods and in-process inspection.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program and operate the Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Press and CNC Press Brakes to produce sheet metal components to customer specifications.
• Read engineering drawings, select and change tooling, and perform first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Keep machine and work area clean and well-maintained; contribute to a safe and efficient production environment.

Skills

Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Press

CNC Press Brake

Reading engineering drawings

Tooling selection / changes

Quality checks

Tools

Trumpf programming software

Forklift licence

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 Trumpf 1000 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 with ideally a Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Press, as is the ability to set and operate a CNC Press Brake. You will need to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently and have 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


• Company pension


• Training and development


• Stable, long-term employment


• Friendly team environment