Machine Operator ​/ Brake Press Operator

Machine Operator / Trainee Brake Press Operator - Carnwath

Location: Carnwath, South Lanarkshire

Full-time | Permanent

We are recruiting for an established engineering and fabrication business in Carnwath who are looking to add a Machine Operator / Brake Press Operator to their production team.

Previous brake press experience would be welcomed; however,
you do not need to be an experienced Brake Press Operator to be considered
.

The company is happy to train and develop someone who already has good hands‑on machine operating experience within a metal, engineering, fabrication or manufacturing environment and is keen to learn press brake operation.

You will work within a busy fabrication environment, initially using your existing machine operating skills while receiving training and development on CNC hydraulic press brake machinery.

As your experience develops, you will learn to:

• Set and operate CNC hydraulic press brake machinery
• Work from engineering drawings and production information
• Select appropriate tooling and bending methods
• Produce accurate folded metal components
• Check finished components using measuring equipment
• Make machine adjustments to achieve the required dimensions and quality
• Carry out basic machine checks
• Work safely within a busy engineering and fabrication environment

We would be interested in speaking with candidates who have either:

• Previous press brake or brake press operating experience

OR

• Good machine operating experience gained within a metal, fabrication, engineering or similar manufacturing environment
• Experience working with industrial production machinery
• A practical, mechanically minded approach
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of quality
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The ability to work safely as part of a production team

Experience reading engineering drawings, working with sheet metal, CNC machinery or using measuring equipment would be advantageous, but training can be provided for the right person.

This is a permanent, workshop-based position in Carnwath (ML11)