Press Brake Operator

Position: Press Brake Operator

Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Salary: -14 - -16 per hour (DOE)

Press Brake Operator required to join a specialist manufacturer of high-quality factory machinery, including weighers, tippers, conveyors, and processing equipment.

• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC and/or manual press brake machines
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bend schedules
• Select appropriate tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job
• Perform precision bending and forming of sheet metal and plate materials
• Conduct in-process inspections using measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, angle gauges, etc.)
• Ensure all components meet quality standards and tolerances
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and fabrication team members to ensure design intent is achieved
• Maintain equipment and report maintenance requirements promptly
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company procedures
• Assist with general fabrication tasks when required

• Proven experience operating press brake machinery (CNC preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of tooling setup and bend allowance calculations
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices

• Permanent position
• Salary - -14 to -16 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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