Trainee Press Brake Operator

I am pleased to be representing an industry leading company who are on the lookout for a Trainee Press Brake Operator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business, learn specialist fabrication skills, and build a rewarding long-term career.

Monday to Friday 5:45am - 2:15pm OR 1:45pm - 10:15pm.

The benefits for the Trainee Press Break Operator:

* 20 days + BH and Christmas shut down

* Free onsite parking

* Opportunity for progression

* Employee assistance scheme (after probation)

The role for the Trainee Press Brake Operator:

* Set up and operate a hydraulic CNC press or punch for routine established work.

* Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.

* Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from supervisor/lead.

* Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.

* Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.

* Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.

* Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.

* Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.

* Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.

* Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.

The person for the Trainee Press Brake Operator:

* Metal press forming and basic fabrication background (Desirable)

* Minimum 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly desired.

* Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.

* Demonstrated competency in basic shop maths.

* Basic ability to read and understand Engineering drawings (Must)

* Ability to operate a reach forklift (desirable)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed