Bystronic Press Brake Operator

Bystronic Press Brake Operator
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire

The Company

Serving some of the UK’s most recognisable brands, Merson Signs is an expert designer, manufacturer and installer of signs.

We are now looking for a Bystronic Press Brake Operator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Wednesday, 6:30am–5:00pm and Thursday, 6:30am–3:00pm.

The Benefits

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Overtime opportunities (paid at 1.5)
- Ongoing training and development
- Pension scheme
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a successful and expanding business

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly committed individual with experience operating Bystronic press brakes or similar CNC press brake equipment to join our well-established manufacturing business.

You'll discover a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment where you'll work on a variety of precision-engineered components, giving you the chance to continually expand and refine your technical expertise.

What's more, we will ensure you are equipped with industry-leading machinery, tools and equipment needed to succeed, enabling you to produce high-quality work that you can truly be proud of.

The Role

As a Bystronic Press Brake Operator, you will manufacture high-quality precision sheet metal components, supporting the delivery of exceptional products for customers across a range of industries.

Specifically, you will safely set up, programme and operate Bystronic press brake machinery, interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications to produce components that consistently meet precise tolerances and quality standards.

Working closely with colleagues across production, fabrication and quality, you'll help maintain efficient manufacturing processes, monitor production output and contribute to a safe, organised and high-performing workshop.

Additionally, you will:

- Select the appropriate tooling and ensure correct machine set-up
- Carry out first-off, in-process and final quality inspections
- Adjust machine settings to achieve precise bends and tolerances
- Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping duties
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements

About You

To be considered as a Bystronic Press Brake Operator, you will need:

- Previous experience operating Bystronic press brakes or similar CNC press brake equipment
- Experience setting machines
- Experience working with sheet metal fabrication processes
- Experience using Euro tooling
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Other organisations may call this role Press Brake Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator, CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Operative, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Metal Fabricator, Press Brake Setter, CNC Machine Operator, Brake Press Operator, or Manufacturing Operative.

Webrecruit and Merson Signs are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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