Press Brake Setter Operator - Progression Into CAD
Location: Leicester
Pay: £17.00 - £18.50 per hour DOE
Hours: Day shift
Job Type: Permanent
The Role
You will initially be responsible for:
- Setting and operating Amada press brake machines
- Folding sheet metal components to engineering drawings
- Producing varied, bespoke and project-based work
- Checking your own work using measuring equipment
- Working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
- Supporting the wider manufacturing team when required
As you develop, there is scope to get involved with:
- SolidWorks/CAD
- Drawing interpretation and amendments
- Programming support
- Technical planning
- Laser cutting support, if you have or want to build experience in this area
What We’re Looking For
You must have:
- Experience setting and operating press brake machines
- Strong folding experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Good attention to detail
- A reliable, hands‑on attitude
- An interest in developing into CAD or more technical work
It would be beneficial if you have experience with:
- Amada press brake machines
- SolidWorks or other CAD software
- Laser cutting machinery
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Bespoke or low-volume manufacturing
Why Apply?
- Genuine progression from press brake into CAD
- Chance to develop SolidWorks skills
- Pay above the local average
- Varied, high-quality project work
- Work with Amada machinery
- Permanent day shift role
- Join a specialist manufacturer where this is a career move, not just another machine job
If you’re an experienced Press Brake Setter Operator who wants a proper route into CAD, apply today and we’ll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
