Position: Press Brake Operator
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Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £14 - £16 per hour (DOE)
Press Brake Operator required to join a specialist manufacturer of high-quality factory machinery, including weighers, tippers, conveyors, and processing equipment.
Press Brake Operator Job Overview
Set up, adjust, and operate CNC and/or manual press brake machines
Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bend schedules
Select appropriate tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job
Perform precision bending and forming of sheet metal and plate materials
Conduct in-process inspections using measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, angle gauges, etc.)
Ensure all components meet quality standards and tolerances
Collaborate with mechanical engineers and fabrication team members to ensure design intent is achieved
Maintain equipment and report maintenance requirements promptly
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company procedures
Assist with general fabrication tasks when required
Press Brake Operator Job Requirements
Proven experience operating press brake machinery (CNC preferred)
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication techniques
Knowledge of tooling setup and bend allowance calculations
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices
Press Brake Operator Salary & Benefits
Permanent position
Salary - £14 xxuwjjq to £16 (DOE)
Monday to Friday
Competitive holiday allowance
Pension schemeBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.