Position: Press Brake Operator
Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £14 - £16 per hour (DOE)
Press Brake Operator required to join a specialist manufacturer of high-quality factory machinery, including weighers, tippers, conveyors, and processing equipment.
Press Brake Operator Job Overview *Set up, adjust, and operate CNC and/or manual press brake machines
*Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and bend schedules
*Select appropriate tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job
*Perform precision bending and forming of sheet metal and plate materials
*Conduct in-process inspections using measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, angle gauges, etc.)
*Ensure all components meet quality standards and tolerances
*Collaborate with mechanical engineers and fabrication team members to ensure design intent is achieved
*Maintain equipment and report maintenance requirements promptly
*Adhere to all health and safety regulations and company procedures
*Assist with general fabrication tasks when required
Press Brake Operator Job Requirements *Proven experience operating press brake machinery (CNC preferred)
*Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
*Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication techniques
*Knowledge of tooling setup and bend allowance calculations
*High attention to detail and commitment to quality
*Good understanding of workshop health and safety practices
Press Brake Operator Salary & Benefits *Permanent position
*Salary - £14 to £16 (DOE)
*Monday to Friday
*Competitive holiday allowance
*Pension scheme
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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