Press Brake Operator

3 weeks ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom JC Metalworks Full time

We are seeking skilled Press Brake Operators to join our Forming Department team at JC Metalworks, an established and fast-growing metal fabrication company located in Loughborough, Leicestershire. We pride ourselves on our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, which spans over 60,000 square feet and is equipped with the latest technology and equipment. Our clients range from large high-profile industrial companies to scientific equipment providers.

Our forming department includes four press brake machines from Amada & LVD, Salvagnini automatic panel bender and 2 partially automated Haeger insertion machines.

Key responsibilities:

- Ensure safety of yourself, the machine and the working environment.
- Operate a press brake machine to bend and shape metal pieces according to specifications.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders.
- Set up and adjust the machine to ensure accurate and precise results.
- Perform routine maintenance on the machine.
- Monitor the quality of the finished product.
- Keep accurate records of production and report any issues to the supervisor.

Skills and Experience:

- Proven experience as a press brake operator in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of press brake operations and machine set up.
- Experience working with engineering drawings.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and routinely lifting parts.

Become a part of JC Metalworks and receive the following benefits:

- A clean environment
- Competitive hourly rates
- Profit Share Scheme
- 37.5-hour working week
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Recognition Awards
- Real Living Wage Accreditation
- Health and safety regulation in place with full PPE availability
- Long-term job security
- Great mentors and a supportive team
- Optional health benefit scheme
- Work upon a wide variety of interesting products
- In-house training

The Press Brake Operator will be required to work a rotating schedule, alternating between the shifts of 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, unless they prefer to work the 2pm - 10pm shift permanently.

We at JC Metalworks believe that excellent leadership is about building up the people around you: trusting them, empowering them and ultimately enabling them to contribute their expertise so that the team can become instrumental in the growth of the company.


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