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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.
Pay is £19 to £21 per hour depending on experience, with overtime available on top.
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The role
You will be setting up, programming and operating a 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 operating a CNC Punch Machine is essential, and Trumpf experience is preferred.
- Candidates coming from an Amada or Bystronic background are also welcome to apply and will be sent on a full Trumpf training course.
- CNC Press Brake setting and operating experience is required alongside this.
- You will need to read engineering drawings confidently with a 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 would all be advantages.
What's on offer
- £19 to £21 per hour
- Overtime available
- Trumpf training course provided where needed
- Company pension
- Training and development
- Stable, long-term employment
- Friendly team environment
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