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Press Brake Operator

  • Location: Oldham
  • Salary: £13.43 - £16.78 per hour per hour
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 5 months ago

  • Sector: General Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Contact: Rachel Oldfield
  • Contact Email: rachel.oldfield@metalis.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 19 March 2024
  • Job Ref: J1636_1709130746

Job Title: CNC Press Brake Setter/Operator - Days or nights
Location: Oldham
Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £13.43 (days) - £16.78 (night) per hour
Overtime: £20.14 - £25.17 per hour

Metalis are working closed with our customer in the Oldham area to fulfil the role of Quality Controller. They are a large, well established family company with a large range of state of the art machinery and the ability to fabricate a number of products, supplying to a vast number of customers.

The company have recently invested over £2m in machinery and will continue to do so to stay ahead of the competition, offering quality products with short lead times for their customers.

Job duties:
* Set up and operate Amada press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal according to specifications
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, and work orders to determine the correct dimensions and tolerances - Select and install appropriate tooling for each job
* Monitor machine operation to ensure quality and accuracy of finished products
* Inspect finished parts for defects and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality standards - Perform routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance
* Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines

The person;
* Previous experience as a Press Brake Operator or similar role, ideally using Amanda machines
* Proficient in using hand tools and measuring instruments
* Strong mechanical knowledge and understanding of press brake operations
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques
* Ability to assemble and disassemble tooling as needed

Company Benefits
* Canteen
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Transport links
* Overtime premiums

If the vacancy sounds of interest, please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch with suitable candidates.