Press Brake Operative

Press Brake Operator

Bolton

Salary: £19.22 per hour

Hours: 37 hrs per week. 4 day week – Monday – Thursday (2 shifts either 6.30am – 4.15pm or 7am – 4.45pm)

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake operator to work for our client in Bolton, the role will be responsible for the operation of a press brake machine, including material handling, setting machines to pre-determined parameters, pressing components, packing finished parts, and kitting.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Operate press brake machinery to manufacture door components and related assemblies using carbon steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required
• Set up and run machines in line with pre-defined parameters and specifications
• Work in accordance with strict Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), under supervision when required
• Ensure all produced work meets quality standards and passes inspection
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to determine pressing requirements
• Use overhead crane for material handling safely and effectively
• Unpack incoming materials and repack finished components, including kitting
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe press brake work area (5S standards)
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and safe working practices
• Participate in security/background checks if required
• Undertake any additional ad hoc duties appropriate to the role

Key Objectives:

• Produce pressed components to company quality standards
• Minimise quality defects and rework
• Reduce Health & Safety incidents and risks
• Continuously develop skills, knowledge, and experience
• Meet production targets for time, quality, and delivery

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Proven practical experience operating a press brake
• Valid overhead crane certification
• FLT (Forklift Truck) certification (desirable)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience using route cards, process flow trackers, travellers, or MITP systems
• Understanding of 5S / 5SPlus principles
• Strong communication skills and ability to absorb technical information
• Own transport required

Working hours:

37 hrs per week. 4 day week – Monday – Thursday

2 shifts either 6.30am – 4.15pm or 7am – 4.45pm

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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