Press Brake Setter/Operator

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

Job Description:

• Job Title: Press & Weld – Press brake Setter/operator
• Temp to Perm – 13 weeks temp then perm position – (Days and Nights available)
• Department Production – Press & Weld
• Location: Lytham
• Reporting to: Press & Weld Area Supervisor
• Working a 37 hour week Monday to Thursday
• Pay: £14.00-£19.00 per hour