Can you walk up to an Amada press brake, read the drawing, load the right tooling and get the bend right?

If the answer is yes, this role is worth a look.

£15.50 per hour | Monday to Friday Days | Wigston

A sheet metal manufacturer in Wigston is looking for an experienced CNC Press Brake Setter / Operator who can confidently set and operate Amada machinery without needing someone else to prepare every job.

You’ll be trusted to read engineering drawings, select and load the correct tooling and produce accurate folds and bends across a variety of work.

The role comes with permanent daytime hours, Monday to Friday, plus weekend overtime paid at time and a half.

Location: Wigston, Leicestershire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pay: Starting from £15.50 per hour
Weekend overtime: Paid at time and a half

What you’ll be doing

• Setting and operating Amada press brake machines
• Selecting, adjusting and loading the correct tooling
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Producing the correct folds and bends for each job
• Taking responsibility for the accuracy and quality of your work
• Keeping machinery clean, safe and in good working order
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Supporting with other production tasks that fall within your skills and experience

The experience you’ll need

• Setting and Operating Amada press brake machines
• Reading and understanding engineering drawings
• Selecting and loading press brake tooling
• Working independently when required
• Working as part of a wider manufacturing team

You’ll also need good attention to detail and a practical approach to getting jobs completed properly.

Why this role is worth considering

• Permanent Monday to Friday day shift
• No rotating shifts
• No night work
• Weekend overtime paid at time and a half
• A hands on setting role where your experience will be used
• Varied sheet metal fabrication work
• The opportunity to work with Amada press brake machinery
• Long-term work within a busy manufacturing environment

The recruitment process

Apply through this website or contact Josh Whitmore at Your Recruiters for more information.

Josh is managing this vacancy in his capacity as a Recruitment Consultant. As an apprentice trained Design Engineer with more than eight years of engineering recruitment experience, he can speak to you properly about the machinery, drawings and day to day work involved.

The recruitment process will include:

• A short telephone interview with the hiring manager
• A face to face interview and tour of the manufacturing facility

If you can confidently set an Amada press brake and want permanent daytime hours, apply today.

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Every applicant will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to candidates unsuccessful following interview.