Trainee CNC Press Brake Operator – Training + Temp-to-Perm

Kinetic plc; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic plc in the Longridge area of Preston is seeking a semi-skilled machinist to join a busy machine shop. The role focuses on assembling, using CNC machinery, reading drawings and metalwork tasks.

Training will be provided to progress to a fully skilled CNC Press Brake Operator, with a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, and an hourly rate between £12.75 and £13.50 depending on experience. This temp-to-perm position offers progression for motivated workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment or assembly work.
• Able to read technical drawings and use hand tools.
• Willingness to learn and progress to CNC Press Brake operations.

Responsibilities

• Using hand tools and performing general assembly tasks.
• Reading from technical drawings to assemble sheet metal components.
• Moving pallets and handling light/heavy items as required.
• Operating machinery for folding and bending of sheet metal.

Skills

Hand Tools

Reading drawings

Sheet Metal Assembly

CNC Machinery

Heavy Lifting

Punctuality

Tools

CNC Machinery

Job description

Kinetic plc in the Longridge area of Preston is seeking a semi-skilled machinist to join a busy machine shop. The role focuses on assembling, using CNC machinery, reading drawings and metalwork tasks.

Training will be provided to progress to a fully skilled CNC Press Brake Operator, with a 38-hour week, Monday to Friday, and an hourly rate between £12.75 and £13.50 depending on experience. This temp-to-perm position offers progression for motivated workers.