CNC Press Brake Operator

Description:

CNC Press Brake Operator

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 DOE

Shift: Day Shift

Permanent | Engineering & Manufacturing

Are you an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with strong Amada experience looking for a permanent opportunity within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment? We are recruiting for a skilled CNC Press Brake Operator to join an established engineering business based in Stonehouse. This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for producing high-quality sheet metal components, working accurately from engineering drawings and ensuring components are manufactured consistently to the required specifications.

Previous experience operating Amada CNC Press Brake machinery is essential for this position.

The Role

As a CNC Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for the accurate forming and bending of components while maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and safety.

Your responsibilities will include:

Operating Amada CNC Press Brake machinery

Producing precision sheet metal components

Working from detailed engineering drawings

Selecting and using appropriate tooling

Setting machine parameters and making adjustments where required

Following bend sequences and job specifications

Producing components to specified dimensions and tolerances

Carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks

Measuring finished components using appropriate inspection equipment

Identifying and correcting issues during the manufacturing process

Working across both batch production and varied component work

Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship

Ensuring machinery is operated safely and efficiently

Working closely with the wider engineering and production team
What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with a strong background in engineering, sheet metal, fabrication or precision manufacturing.

You will ideally have:

Previous CNC Press Brake experience

Amada Press Brake experience - essential

Experience working from engineering drawings

Good knowledge of sheet metal forming and bending

Understanding of bend allowances and bend sequences

Experience selecting and changing tooling

Ability to work accurately to dimensions and tolerances

Experience using measuring and inspection equipment

Good mechanical and technical understanding

Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to identify and resolve manufacturing issues

A proactive and quality-focused approach
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering business offering a permanent day shift position and the chance to work within a skilled manufacturing environment.

The role would suit an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator, Brake Press Operator, Press Brake Setter/Operator or Amada Operator looking for their next long-term engineering opportunity.

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience

Day Shift

Permanent Position

If you are an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator with Amada experience and have the relevant engineering background, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

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