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Punch Press / Press Brake Setter Operator
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CNC Punch Press & Press Brake Operator
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£19 – £21 per hour | Biggleswade, Bedfordshire (SG18) | Permanent
A well-established sheet metal manufacturer based in Biggleswade is looking for a skilled CNC Punch Press and Press Brake Operator to join the production team on a permanent basis. The business supplies bespoke steel fabrications to government, defence, and commercial clients, and has a strong track record of long-term employment.
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Pay is £19 to £21 per hour depending on experience, with overtime available on top.
The Role
You will be setting up, programming, and operating a Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Machine as well as setting and running CNC Press Brakes to produce sheet metal components to customer specifications. Day-to-day you will be reading engineering drawings, selecting and changing tooling, carrying out first-off and in-process quality checks, and keeping your machine and work area in good order.
What You Need
- Proven hands-on experience with ideally a Trumpf 1000 CNC Punch Press
- Ability to set and operate a CNC Press Brake
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings confidently
- Solid understanding of sheet metal fabrication and quality control
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Nice to Have
- Experience with Trumpf programming software
- A forklift licence
- A background in fast-paced manufacturing
What's on Offer
- £19 to £21 per hour
- Overtime available
- Company pension
- Training and development
- Stable, long-term employment
- Friendly team environment
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