Setter/ Operator Press - Lates Accrofab Alcester Production - Shop Floor

Bromford Industries Limited; Alcester; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromford Industries Limited is seeking a Setter/Operator Press for a permanent role in its Manufacturing Department. The role involves late shifts (39 hours a week) and requires experience in machine setting and press operation.

Responsibilities include setting up presses, following Job Cards, ensuring quality conformance, maintaining documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within a safe and organized workspace.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in aerospace/engineering/manufacturing involving machine setting and operating is desirable.
• Familiar with quality and manufacturing standards and achieving targets.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Takes full ownership of their area of responsibility.
• Disciplined and self-motivated.
• Strong teamwork and supportive mentality.

Responsibilities

• Set up presses with required work holding and tooling per procedures.
• Understand setup parameters (tool height, stroke, tonnage, dwell, lubrication) and effect on process.
• Use air and hand tools safely; operate presses as per Job Card instructions.
• Complete press operations efficiently to meet output targets.
• Follow 5S, environmental, health and safety requirements and document accordingly.
• Record TPM activities and maintain documentation and WIP in the MRP system.
• Support continuous improvement activities to maximise efficiency.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Ownership

Disciplined

Teamwork

Tools

Presses

Air tools

Hand tools

Job description

We have a vacancy within our Manufacturing Department and are currently recruiting for the role of Setter/ Operator Press on a Permanent Basis. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience seeking an opportunity to develop their skills and join a growing Organisation.

Shift Pattern:

39 hours per week working the Late Shift; 16.30 to 02.30 Monday to Wednesday and 16.30 to 01.30 Thursdays with designated breaks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Use and control of Presses in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Understand all set up parameters and the effect that they have on the process, for example, tool shut [1] height, stroke, tonnage, dwell and lubrication
• Understanding of and safe use of air tools and hand tools.
• Set up machines with the required work holding and tooling in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Complete press operations efficiently in accordance with Job Card instructions to achieve the required output levels.

General responsibilities:

• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and report any concerns to supervision.
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, InspectionPlans etc.
• Use of all measuring equipment as necessary to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with requirements to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
• Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components.
• Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.
• Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency.
• Comply with all company procedures and policies

Person Specification:

• 1/2 years’ experience in the Aerospace Industry/ Engineering/ Manufacturing/Any industry involving machine setting and operating in a similar role is desirable
• Must become familiar with quality & manufacturing standards and maintain and achieve specified targets and objectives in line with business requirements
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude
• Productivity and Familiarisation with a range of presses.
• Willing to learn, positive, patient.
• Takes full ownership of their area of responsibility
• Disciplined and self-motivated
• Has a strong team work and supportive mentality

We will be selecting a candidate who is aligned with our RISE Values; Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence, and who collaborates well with others to maximise teamworking.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.