Turret Punch Operator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Fordley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Turret Punch Operator in Dudley for a Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shift. This temporary role involves operating turret punch press machinery, loading/unloading metal sheets, and setting equipment while adhering to drawings and safety standards.

You will inspect parts for quality, aim to meet output targets, and maintain a clean, safe work area under health and safety procedures. The position offers an afternoon shift and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Experience operating turret punch presses or similar equipment.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication or metalworking.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret punch press machinery to form sheet metal parts.
• Load and unload sheet metal, set and adjust machines.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Check finished components for quality and accuracy.
• Meet production targets and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy workspace.

Skills

Turret punch press operation

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Turret Punch Press

Job description

Reporting to the production supervisor, the Turret Punch Operator will join a sheet metal fabrication team in Dudley. Working Monday to Friday, 2pm until 10pm, the successful candidate operates turret punch press machinery, loading and unloading sheet metal, setting and adjusting equipment, and interpreting engineering drawings to produce precision components. Duties include inspecting finished parts for quality and accuracy, meeting output targets, and keeping the work area safe and tidy in line with health and safety procedures.

This temporary position pays £13.18 per hour.

Turret Operator Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 2pm - 10pm

Hourly rate: £13.18 per hour

Location: Dudley

The Role

• Operating turret punch press machinery
• Loading and unloading sheet metal
• Setting and adjusting machines
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Checking finished components for quality and accuracy
• Meeting production targets and deadlines
• Maintaining a safe and tidy working area
• Following health & safety and production procedures

The ideal candidate will have

• Previous experience operating a turret punch press or punch press
• Experience within sheet metal or metal fabrication
• The ability to read engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail
• A reliable and hardworking approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing role is highly desirable

If you have experience as a Turret Operator, CNC Punch Press Operator, Press Brake Operator or Sheet Metal Worker and are looking for a Monday-to-Friday afternoon shift, we'd like to hear from you.