Press Brake Setter

Location: Brownhills

Pay: £15.00+ per hour, dependent on experience (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday

Workforce are currently working with a well-established manufacturing and fabrication business in Brownhills to recruit an experienced Press Brake Setter / Operator to join their production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled operator with experience setting and operating Amada Press Brake machinery, who can produce high-quality components accurately and efficiently in a manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be confident working from engineering drawings, selecting the correct tooling and ensuring all components meet the required specifications and tolerances.

• Set and operate Amada Press Brake machines to manufacture components to specification.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.

• Select and fit the appropriate tooling for each job.

• Carry out bending and forming operations to the required dimensions and tolerances.

• Inspect finished components using suitable measuring equipment.

• Adjust machine settings as required to maintain quality and accuracy.

• Identify and report any quality issues or production concerns.

• Work to production schedules and meet deadlines.

• Carry out routine machine checks and maintain a clean, safe working environment.

• Follow health and safety procedures and all relevant confidentiality and security requirements.

• Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to achieve production targets.

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience setting and operating Press Brake machinery.

• Experience using Amada Press Brakes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and component specifications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Good awareness of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

• British citizenship, due to MOD-related contractual and security requirements.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication or a similar manufacturing environment.

• Experience using measuring equipment, including verniers, micrometers and angle gauges.

• Experience working with different materials and thicknesses.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You should have a practical, methodical approach and be comfortable working to engineering specifications in a busy production environment.

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