Cnc Press Brake Operator
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Manufacturing / Production
CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Location:
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £32,500-£36,000 per annum
Shift: 4 On / 4 Off - 6:00am-6:00pm
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The OpportunityWLD Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to join a well-established and growing precision sheet metal manufacturing business based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Our client has invested heavily in new machinery and manufacturing technology, offering an excellent opportunity to join a modern, forward-thinking engineering environment with a strong focus on quality, employee development and continuous improvement.
Working a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, you'll be responsible for setting and operating Bystronic and TRUMPF CNC press brake machines, producing high-quality sheet metal components to engineering specifications.
Key Responsibilities- Setting and operating Bystronic and TRUMPF CNC press brake machines.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Selecting appropriate tooling and carrying out machine setups.
- Producing precision sheet metal components to required tolerances.
- Performing first-off and in-process quality inspections.
- Making adjustments to bending programmes and machine settings where required.
- Working with a variety of sheet metal materials and component designs.
- Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and health & safety.
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brake machines.
- Experience with Bystronic or TRUMPF machinery would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of sheet metal bending processes and tooling.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Confident working independently and checking the quality of finished components.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- £32,500-£36,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern.
- 6:00am-6:00pm working hours.
- Two paid 20-minute breaks per shift.
- Permanent position with an established precision manufacturing business.
- Modern manufacturing facility with significant investment in machinery.
- Opportunities for further training and development.
- Opportunity to develop skills across additional manufacturing processes.
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