Press Setter Operator
On-site · Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As a Press Setter/Operator, responsible for completing press operations per Job Card instructions to achieve required output; reads Job Cards, sets up and operates presses (CNC or manual press brakes advantageous), handles heavy tooling with hydraulic equipment, and loads/unloads metal coils. Must interpret engineering drawings, follow work instructions, and work with thin-gauge sheet metal in a precision engineering environment; collaborative, motivated, and safety-conscious, with a positive attitude to join the Redditch-based team.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of working experience in a precision engineering environment
- Ability to set and operate Presses in a precision engineering environment
- Confident in forming sheet metal components with the use of CNC or Manual Press Brake (Both would be advantageous)
- Understanding of and safe use of air tools and hand tools
- Prior experience setting up press brakes with the correct tooling and settings required
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow work instructions
- Prior experience working with thin-gauge sheet metal in a press environment
- Reading and understanding the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out
- Manual Handling of heavy and expensive tooling utilizing hydraulic equipment
- Material handling – loading and unloading of metal coils
Additional Requirements
- UK residents only; visa sponsorship not available
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