Press Setter Operator

Press Setter Operator

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £14.07 + Shift Allowance

Hours:

38 hours per week

Shift Pattern:
Rotating 2-Shift System (Weekly Rotation)

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Press Setter Operator to join a leading manufacturing business. This is a permanent position offering full training, career development, and the chance to work within a modern production environment where quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

• Set and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• Produce high-quality components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Carry out tool changes, adjustments, and machine set-ups using the appropriate tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment.
• Ensure all products are manufactured to specification and meet quality standards.
• Work closely with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise machine efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Adhere to production schedules and achieve daily production targets.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.
• Support and assist with training colleagues where required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles.
• Promote and work in accordance with all Health & Safety procedures.

• A minimum of 2 years' experience operating and setting power presses within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with presses from 20T to 250T.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Good mechanical aptitude with the ability to carry out tooling changes and machine adjustments.
• Basic computer literacy.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are desirable.

• We're looking for someone who is:
  Quality focused with exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong problem solver who can work using their own initiative.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Reliable with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Physically fit, as the role involves manual handling.

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Competitive hourly rate with shift allowance.
• Structured training programme with pay progression upon successful completion.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Career development within a well-established manufacturing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Stable, long-term employment with opportunities for progression.

Shift Pattern:
Rotating 2-Shift System (Weekly Rotation)

AM Shift

Monday
- Thursday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Friday: 6:00am - 12:00pm

PM Shift

Monday
- Thursday: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

If you have experience setting and operating power presses and are looking to join a company that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you