Press Brake Operator

Connect Appointments have a new opportunity within the Livingston area for a Press Brake Operator to join our client’s growing team on a permanent basis!

Pay rate: £13 to £15 per hour

Working as a Press Brake Operator your duties will include:

• Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punches for each job
• Measure and inspect completed parts to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications
• Make necessary adjustments to the machine settings to achieve desired results
• Setting up and operating the press brake machine to bend, shape, and form metal sheets as per engineering drawings and specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise during the production process
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations to maintain a safe working environment
• Perform routine maintenance on the press brake machine to ensure its optimal performance

To be successful you will ideally have proven experience as a Press Brake Operator within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metal fabrication industry. Combined with:

• Proficient in setting up and operating brake press machinery
• Strong knowledge of metalworking techniques, tool, and equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent mathematical and measurement skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work in dependently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects when required

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to work in the manufacturing sector. APPLY NOW or give us a call on [phone removed] to get started.

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