Press Operator, Setter

3 days ago


Hitchin, United Kingdom Osborne Appointments Full time

Job Title: Press Operator, Setter / Sheet Metal Worker

Location: Hitchin

Permanent - Full Time

**Salary**: £28,600 - £38,896 per annum

Do you have a passion for Machinery?

Have you got experience as a Press Operator, Setter / Sheet Metal Worker?

If yes, Osborne Appointments wants to hear from you

We currently have a new and exciting vacancy as a Press Operator, Setter / Sheet Metal Worker for a well-established client based in Hitchin.

Days/Hours:
07:00am - 16:30pm Monday - Thursday

07:00am - 15:30pm Friday

**Additional benefits include**:

- 23 days holiday plus Bank Holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- On-site parking
- Staff Kitchen

Maintaining a ‘hands-on’ role including but not limited to: - **Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Operation of Press Brakes (Amada, Adira)
- General Knowledge in appropriate Punch and Die selection.
- General Knowledge in the complexities of folding.
- Fabricating Primarily Aluminium components (some Steel and Stainless Steel
- Working from detailed fabrication drawings to identify materials needed and the processes required to fabricate items to a customer’s specification.
- Using metal working equipment (Primarilybrake presses) But also guillotines, punches, Laser Cutters and others during the fabrication process.
- Ensuring items are finished to the customer’s specification and deadline.
- Working with other members of the team on large products to ensure that items are fabricated correctly and are delivered on the correct dates.
- Sufficient in leading others and setting tools and machines for Less Skilled operators. (Training can be provided)
- General assistance on all areas of the workshop, checking others work and developing processes for the shop floor.

**Specific Job Skills**:

- All Sheet Metal duties including, marking, cutting, bending, forming, drilling.
- Ability to manufacture and build from engineering drawings using brake presses, punches and guillotines.

**What do we want from you?**
- Skilled and experienced in operation of press brakes, other areas of metal working disciplines beneficial.
- Flexibility - willing to turn their hand to many different jobs.
- Confidence - ability to work on their own initiative when needed but also to work as part of and lead a team.
- Be Able to Set and Operate a Press Brake Machine
- Passion and Experience in Machinery
- Flexible, adaptable with a methodical approach to working
- Keen to learn is a must
- Organized and proactive
- A keen eye for detail is imperative
- Able to follow/take instruction
- Can-do approach
- Good knowledge
- All training provided
- Understand Reading and Drawing
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication

**Personal Development**:
Where individuals show an aptitude for development, training and support will be provided in the operation of our CNC Press brakes, laser, milling centre and saws.



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