This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business, where you will be responsible for setting and operating Amada press brake machinery to produce high-quality sheet metal components. The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, ensuring products are manufactured accurately, safely and to the highest quality standards whilst meeting production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate Amada press brake machines to manufacture sheet metal components.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, work orders and production documentation.
* Select, install and align the correct press brake tooling, including punches and dies.
* Program and edit bending programmes directly at the machine interface.
* Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections using measuring equipment such as callipers and tape measures.
* Adjust machine settings and offsets to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
* Identify and resolve basic machine, tooling or material issues to minimise downtime.
* Perform routine machine maintenance and daily housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* Work flexibly across other manufacturing departments when required to support production demands.
* Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Health & Safety procedures.
* Maintain the highest standards of quality whilst supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brake machinery, ideally Amada.
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience using measuring equipment including callipers and tape measures.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
* Good problem-solving skills and the ability to make machine adjustments where required.
* A flexible approach to work and willingness to assist other departments when needed.
* A strong understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
* £15.00 per hour.
* 40-hour working week.
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
Salary description
£12.71 - £15.00 per hour