Press Brake Operator

Press break operator

Location: Danbury, Essex CM3

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £16 - £18 per week, depending on experience

Hours: Monday Friday, 40hr week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join an established engineering and sheet-metal manufacturing business based in Danbury, Essex.

This is a permanent opportunity for someone with previous experience operating CNC press brake machinery within a sheet-metal fabrication or engineering environment.

You will be responsible for producing accurate, high-quality components from engineering drawings while maintaining excellent standards of quality and safety.

• Operating CNC press brake machinery to bend and form sheet-metal components

• Setting and operating machinery to produce components to specification

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• Selecting and changing tooling where required

• Adjusting machine settings to achieve accurate bends and dimensions

• Carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks

• Working with materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium

• Checking finished components using appropriate measuring equipment

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment

• Working to production schedules and maintaining quality standards

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Press Brake Operator, Press Brake Setter/Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator, CNC Folder Operator or similar

• Experience working within a sheet-metal, fabrication or engineering environment

• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• Experience operating CNC press brake machinery

• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality

• The ability to work independently and as part of a production team

• A reliable and positive approach to work

Setter experience would be advantageous but is not essential if you have strong Press Brake operating experience.

• Permanent position

• Stable, long-term opportunity

• Established engineering/manufacturing environment

• Varied sheet-metal work

• Opportunity to develop your skills

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Overtime opportunities may be available