Press Brake Operator

International Manufacturer seeks an experienced Press Brake Operator for our manufacturing team based in Bedford.

This is a full-time role working in the manufacturing team to produce stainless steel products.

Duties may include:

• Operate Press Brake, setting tools and programming.
• Use of various hand tools and sheet metal machinery in the fabrication and finishing of materials (training will be provided).
• Assist in basic welding when required.
• Assist in programming and nesting.
• Executing works orders to the required standards and on time ensuring a safe working environment at all times.
• Working of stainlesssteel components 0.9mm to 3.00mm thickness.
• Quality Assurance by inspection of own work and others for manufactured and purchased finished products along with the associated paperwork.
• General warehouse tasks as and when required to suit demand.
• Planned regular housekeeping.

Skills and experience:

• Press Brake setting and operating
• Understand bend allowances, flat pattern and correct tooling
• Guillotine operations
• CNC Punch Press
• Laser operations
• TIG Welding
• CAD
• Finishing operations
• Good level of numeracy
• Able to read drawings and perform measurements
• Basic computer skills

Forklift truck license

• Counterbalance
• Workshop Health & Safety
• Ability to respond to short lead times which requires a flexible approach.

Working hours are 39 hours per week, 7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am -12 noon on Fridays. The role is based at Bedford and will move to the Shefford site once redeveloped.

The company offer opportunity for career progression, extensive training and a competitive benefits package which includes 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a Company Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare after a qualifying period.

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