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General Operator

EW Recruitment Services

Chilton
£15.43 per hour
1 available positions
Permanent

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Our client is looking for a General Operator ideally with some press brake experience to join an ever growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Safely operate press brake and associated metal forming machinery
  • Configure bend allowances for a variety of materials (stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel)
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
  • Load and unload components to and from machinery efficiently and safely
  • Create and modify multi-fold programs to ensure parts meet drawing requirements
  • Select appropriate punches, dies, and tooling based on material specifications and design radii
  • Use dimensional and precision measurement tools to verify product accuracy
  • Maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety at all times
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process

Skills & Attributes:

  • Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Takes pride in accuracy and inspection of own work
  • Keen interest in engineering, manufacturing, or metal fabrication
  • Willingness to learn and follow instructions carefully
  • Basic mathematical ability
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious

Qualifications

  • Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Engineering or manufacturing-related qualification desirable but not essential
  • Demonstrated competency in operating machinery or equipment safely and effectively

Hours of Operation:

  • Weekly rotation of working days and lates

This is a temporary to permanent position for the ideal candidate