Press Brake Setter Operator Nights

Job Title: Press Brake Setter Operator
Location: Leicester
Pay Rate: -17.00 - -19.00 per hour incl shift allowance
Shift: 10pm to 6am Mon to Thu*

Training will be undertaken on a day shift, 8am to 5pm Mon to Thu / 8am to 1pm on a Fri.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Stable, long-established company with a strong reputation
• Opportunities for progression within the business

About the Company

A well-established UK-based engineering company in the Leicestershire/Midlands region, specialising in metal presswork, CNC machining and turning, laser cutting, toolmaking, and fabrication with robotic welding, and delivering a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution from design through to finished components.

About the Quality Inspector Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Press Brake Setter Operator to join its night shift team. Working with Amada press brake machinery, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating equipment to produce high-quality sheet metal components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, program, and operate Amada press brake machines to manufacture precision components
• Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and technical specifications
• Select appropriate tooling and ensure correct machine setup for each job
• Carry out first-off inspections and ensure ongoing quality throughout production runs
• Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards across all work
• Work efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines during night shift operations
• Identify and resolve any production or quality issues promptly
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machinery
• Work collaboratively with the wider production and quality teams
• Ensure adherence to health & safety procedures at all times

About You

• Proven experience as a Press Brake Setter/Operator, ideally using Amada machines
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
• Experience selecting tooling and setting machines for a variety of materials and thicknesses
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on a night shift

Apply

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