Sheet Metal Fabricator/Machine Operator

Attega Group Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Havant is seeking a Welder/Machine Operator. The role involves setting and operating CNC brake presses and requires expertise in TIG welding. The successful candidate will understand the functionalities of various machines and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and benefits like 25 days of holiday and an early finish on Fridays.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Friday

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience as a TIG Welder is required.
• Competence in setting up and operating machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Understand the functions of the Amada CNC Brake Presses and Vipros Punch Machine.
• Set up machines under supervision.
• Use machinery efficiently and safely.
• Perform routine maintenance checks.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Setting and operating CNC break Presses

Experience with Production Machines

Understanding of Health & Safety procedures

Tools

CNC Brake Presses

TIG Welding equipment

Guillotine

Roll Former

Job description

Welder/Machine Operator

up to £32,000 dependant on experience

Location: Havant

Employment: Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday

Do you have experience in setting and operating CNC break Presses?

Do you have experience as a TIG Welder?

We are recruiting a Welder/Machine Operator to join the team.

The Welder/Setter will be based with our Havant team and will set and operate 4 of the machines used on a daily basis. A good understanding of TIG welding is also required.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary, depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 13:00 finish on a Friday, Christmas shut down.

This is a full‑time, permanent role. The hours of work will be Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 13:00.

Reporting to the Shop Floor Manager your responsibilities will include:

• To understand the functions of the Amada CNC Brake Presses, Vipros Punch Machine.
• To be able to set up all of the machines under the supervision of the Machine Operator/Setter.
• To understand the functions of machinery and use in an efficient manner.
• To use the Guillotine and Roll Former when required.
• To gain an understanding of the H&S and routine maintenance checks required on each of the machines.
• To have an understanding of manufacturing TIG welded parts.

The ideal candidate:

• Ability to read and interpret drawings (3rd angle drawings).
• Experience in setting and operating CNC break Presses.
• Experience of using Production Machines and setting.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.