Press Brake Setter/Operator

Overall Job Purpose

Working individually and on occasions as part of a team to operate a range of machinery to produce a variety of metal materials with manual and automated equipment, to a high quality standard meeting hourly production targets

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining high quality standards at all times for standard and bespoke products
• Proactive communication with supervisors, managers and Quality Control regarding production, quality and H&S issues.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
• Maintaining H&S standards following instructions and wearing of appropriate PPE

General Requirements

• Previous experience of working in engineering sheet metal production, setting and operating CNC press-brakes
• Regular quality checks
• Following internal processes
• Completing paperwork
• Understanding of basic IT

Qualifications/Courses/Experience

• Previous experience of Trumpf machines
• Previous experience of using measuring equipment
• Practical awareness of lean manufacturing and understanding of 5S activities
• Understanding of Engineering drawings

Essential Skills

• Able to work under own initiative and on occasion under pressure whilst adhering to strict deadlines and demands
• Strong problem solving skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Operational Fault Finding and problem solving
• Work independently and part of a team.
• Manual dexterity
• Demonstrate commercial awareness
• Manage self, working/assisting colleagues obtaining their involvement and buy in
• Effective contribution

Salary & Benefits

• Salary ranges from £12.75 to £14.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• This position is permanent and offers a temp-to-perm opportunity after 13 weeks.
• Additional benefits may include training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive work environment.

Working Hours

Working a 37 hour week – Monday to Thursday

Other notes

Subject to demand different working patterns may on occasion be required

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