Punch Press Operator

About the role

An established Banbury-based precision sheet metal and fabrication manufacturer is looking for a CNC Punch Press Setter / Operator to join its production team. You will set and run a modern Amada CNC punch press with a linked automated load and unload system, producing high‑quality bespoke components in stainless steel sheet for a varied, fast‑moving order book. There is genuine scope here for both experienced punch press people and strong sheet metal operators ready to train onto the machine.

What you’ll do

• Set and operate an Amada CNC punch press, loading programs and tooling in the right sequence for each job
• Carry out tool changes and routine machine maintenance to keep output and quality high
• Inspect and tolerance‑check standard and bespoke components, in process and post process
• De‑burr and finish punched parts to a right‑first‑time standard
• Operate and maintain the tool grinding and sharpening machine
• Work from manufacturing drawings and liaise with the design office for efficient, accurate output

What you’ll bring

• Ideally hands‑on experience operating a CNC punch press, on an Amada or a comparable make such as Trumpf, LVD or Prima Power
• Or a strong sheet metal or fabrication background, comfortable with drawings and other CNC kit such as a laser or press brake, ready to train onto the punch press
• The ability to read and work confidently from manufacturing drawings
• Strong inspection and tolerance‑checking skills, with attention to detail that holds up under deadline pressure
• Good numeracy and communication, equally comfortable in a team or working alone
• Own transport, as the site is not on a direct public transport route

What’s on offer

• £31,000 to £33,000 basic salary, with regular overtime taking total earnings toward £38,000
• Starting salary reflects your experience, with clear progression as you develop on the machine
• Day shift, 40.5 hour week, with an early finish every Friday
• Permanent, salaried contract and a company pension
• Real progression in an expanding, busy manufacturing business

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