Position: Press Brake Operator
Salary: £13-14/hour + benefits
Hours: 38 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4.15pm (including 30-minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Leicestershire
Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a Press Brake Operator, to join an established Manufacturing client in Leicestershire.
Job Overview and Responsibilities
Working in a fast-paced environment, the role will support the manufacturing process by performing job duties in a safe and efficient manner by operating various machines and tools used in the Fabrication area, to provide high quality parts and allow the team to meet scheduled demands.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Setting and operating the CNC Press Brake, working to industry standard engineering drawings
Carrying out machine TPM
Working to a daily plan, and achieving tight deadlines
Quality checking the product prior to despatch
Recording performance information
Carrying out additional duties within the Fabrication department
Liaising with Team Leaders and other departments
Hand-assemble parts with the use of bolts, screws, and other fasteners
Use of any hand-held tools that are necessary (e.g., screwdrivers, rivets, wrenches)
Light assembly work
Soldering
Accurate completion of documentation
Entering production data onto a computer
Light and/or repetitive lifting and stock moving
Report any quality control issues to the appropriate department
Ensure good housekeeping within working environment
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Health & Safety Legislation including Company proceduresExperience, Skills & Knowledge
From a manufacturing/engineering background, you must have CNC Press Brake experience with the ability to read, understand and follow engineering drawings. You must possess a strong work ethic and a reliable, flexible approach. Methodical and organised, you must be a self-starter with plenty of drive and the ability to work efficiently and effectively. You must also possess the following:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Numerate and literate
Committed Team Player
Confident to work on own initiative as necessary
Highly motivated and well organised
Good practical skills
The ability to work quickly and methodically
The ability to concentrate while doing repetitive tasks
The ability to follow instructions
A strong awareness of Health and Safety
Flexible in approach
Experience in using hand and power tools and also specialty tools
Computer literate
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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