Press Brake Operator
Newfield Fabrications Limited
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Sandbach
Contract type: Full time
About Us
We’re a busy and growing steel fabrication company producing precision parts and assemblies for a range of industries. We’re looking for experienced Press Brake Operators to join our team. If you’ve got a solid background in sheet metal work and take pride in accuracy and quality, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal components.
Adjust ram and back gauge positions according to process control instructions and blueprints.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications to ensure accuracy.
Inspect finished parts using micrometres, callipers, gauges, and other precision tools to verify dimensions.
Perform basic maintenance and cleaning on the machines to keep them running smoothly.
Monitor production quality and make any necessary adjustments to maintain standards.
Work with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow.
Follow all health and safety procedures and keep a clean, organised work area.
Initially working a day shift whilst in training, then will move to shift working (6-2 and/or 2-10).
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and make machine adjustments.
Confident using hand tools and press brake tooling safely and effectively.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand part tolerances.
Skilled in using precision measuring instruments to check part quality.
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
New starter incentive payment.
Shorter working day on Fridays.
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
Secure, full-time position in a growing business.
We’re a busy and growing steel fabrication company producing precision parts and assemblies for a range of industries. We’re looking for experienced Press Brake Operators to join our team. If you’ve got a solid background in sheet metal work and take pride in accuracy and quality, we’d like to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal components.
Adjust ram and back gauge positions according to process control instructions and blueprints.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications to ensure accuracy.
Inspect finished parts using micrometres, callipers, gauges, and other precision tools to verify dimensions.
Perform basic maintenance and cleaning on the machines to keep them running smoothly.
Monitor production quality and make any necessary adjustments to maintain standards.
Work with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and maintain workflow.
Follow all health and safety procedures and keep a clean, organised work area.
Initially working a day shift whilst in training, then will move to shift working (6-2 and/or 2-10).
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and make machine adjustments.
Confident using hand tools and press brake tooling safely and effectively.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand part tolerances.
Skilled in using precision measuring instruments to check part quality.
Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
Good communication and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities.
New starter incentive payment.
Shorter working day on Fridays.
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
Opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
Secure, full-time position in a growing business.
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