Press-Brake Machine Setter/Operator

Duties / Responsibilities (Including Objectives of the role):

To set , operate and programme a Press-brake to manufacture components for assemblies required for vehicle production,projects and special orders as required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure applicant is at their place of work at the designated starting times.
  • Produce components for assemblies on a Pressbrake.
  • Machine start-up, set-up and programme selection.
  • Tool selection ,cleaning & set-up.
  • Reading of Engineering Drawings.
  • Inspection parts First off/last off  prior to next operation.
  • Completion of batch cards.
  • Identification of maintenance concerns & first level resolution.
  • Moving parts to next operation.
  • Work in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines including keeping work area and machine clean and tidy.
  • Responsible for using and keeping in good condition P.P.E.equipment supplied. 
  • Ensure documented processes are followed at all times.
  • Meet quality & production targets as set by the area supervisor.
  • Keeping themselves & others safe at all times.
  • Understand & respond to the quality & process feedback system.
  • Understand the need & work within the Company's flexible working patterns.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential & Desirable criteria)

Essentials:

  • GCSE (or equivalent) Maths
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills. The ability to read engineering drawings.
  • General Fabrication and sheetmetal experience. Proven use of vernier callipers & protractors.
  •  Must be able to understand & communicate effectively in English both written & verbal.
  • This role can be physically challenging & candidates need to be able to carry out physical tasks. 
  • Ability to work as part of a team or individually as and when required A good level of common sense & attention to detail
  • Must be able to understand & communicate effectively in English both written & verbal.
  • This role can be physically challenging & candidates need to be able to carry out physical tasks.