Press Setter/Operator

Hydraulic Press Setter / Operator
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 Hours per Week)
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Overtime + Bonus

Join a Leading Precision Engineering Manufacturer!

Are you an experienced Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator looking to take the next step in your engineering career?

Our client is a highly respected and award-winning precision engineering manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are looking to add a skilled Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator to their experienced production team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing business where your expertise will be valued, your contributions recognised, and your development supported. You'll be working on high-quality, precision-engineered components for a diverse range of industries, using advanced equipment in a modern manufacturing environment.

The Role As a Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality precision sheet metal components while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Set and operate hydraulic presses ranging from 50 to 800 tonnes
Install, change and adjust tooling, dies and machine settings
Manufacture high-quality precision sheet metal components to specification
Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions
Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
Work with a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium
Support tooling trials and new product introduction activities
Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved
Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

Proven experience setting and operating hydraulic or mechanical presses
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience carrying out tooling and die changeovers
Knowledge of draw tools and wipe-form tooling
Experience using measuring equipment and quality inspection techniques
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach
Your own tools and toolbox
A proactive attitude and commitment to safe working practices What's on Offer? In return for your skills and experience, you'll benefit from:

Competitive salary based on experience
Company bonus scheme
Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x standard rate
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Long-term career stability within a successful and growing business
Opportunity to work with a highly regarded precision engineering manufacturer
Supportive and collaborative team environment
The chance to contribute to improvement projects and make a genuine impact Apply Now
If you're a skilled Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where your experience is valued and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of a successful engineering business with an excellent reputation and exciting future growth plans