Role:
Press Brake Setter and Operator
Job Type:
Full-Time
Start Date:
ASAP
Salary:
£14 - £15 per hour (negotiable)
Hours:
42 hours per week
7am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday
7am - 1pm Friday
Location:
Tamworth
Job Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator to contribute towards the completion of kitted packages for welders and assemblers. This role involves fully setting and operating Bystronic press brake equipment to form profiles to the correct specifications, using customers' engineering drawings and samples as reference. An understanding of a bill of materials is also required to complete a kit of parts with the correct components to create full packages ready for the next operation. Kitting can involve picking nuts, bolts, fixings and parting off pipework/bar, generally creating full kits of parts ready for assembling/welding.
Experience is preferred on the setting side but not essential, as training will be offered to the right individual. However, strong, time-served experience operating press brakes of some sort is absolutely essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and operate press brake equipment.
- Kit packages referring to bills of materials on drawing layouts, which can include picking of shelved parts and components. Some chop saw work for kitting of tube/box/bar etc.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Ensure high-quality standards and precision in metal fabrication.
- Carry out routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Work efficiently to meet production deadlines.
Requirements:
- Previous experience operating press brakes required; setting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes preferred.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- A supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for skill development.
- Stable, full-time employment in an established company