Press Brake Setter (Night Shift)Location: NottinghamSalary: £14.00 - £16.00 per hour DOE + £21 Night Shift Allowance per ShiftJob Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Night Shift OnlyJoin a Growing Precision Engineering & Fabrication BusinessAre you an experienced Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent night shift role with a thriving manufacturing business?We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing precision sheet metal and fabrication manufacturer that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and production capabilities. With a strong pipeline of work and a reputation for quality, this is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled production team where your expertise will be valued and rewarded.This role is ideally suited to someone with experience setting and operating CNC press brakes who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in producing quality components to tight tolerances.
The Role
As a Press Brake Setter, you'll be responsible for setting, operating, and adjusting CNC press brake machinery to produce high-quality folded and formed metal components.Working from engineering drawings and production schedules, you'll ensure products are manufactured accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- Select appropriate tooling and machine settings for each production job.
- Manufacture folded and bent components to precise tolerances and customer requirements.
- Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
- Measure components using verniers, angle gauges, rulers, and other inspection equipment.
- Adjust machine programs and settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
- Work to production schedules and achieve output targets.
- Identify quality concerns and report machine faults where required.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Support the wider production and fabrication team when required.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Press Brake Setter or Press Brake Operator.
- Experience setting and operating CNC press brake machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
- Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
- Strong understanding of fabrication and sheet metal manufacturing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and hardworking attitude.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working with Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf, or similar CNC press brake machinery.
- Fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing background.
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
- Overhead crane or lifting equipment experience.
What’s On Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
- £21 per shift night allowance.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Long-term stability within a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
- Modern workshop environment with continued investment in equipment and facilities.
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