Nicholas Associates
Press Setter
Press Setter at Nicholas Associates, based in Birmingham, Worcestershire. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Birmingham, Worcestershire
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Reference bc4fcc9d85b619eb174cc14d68f85b2eb2e36444
About the role
Do you have previous experience with hydraulic and mechanical presses?
If so, then please read on.
The basics:
- Job title: Press Setter
- Environment: Manufacturing
- Location: near Redditch
- 50360
- Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am - 4.30pm) Friday (7.30am - 12.30pm) - 39 hours per week
- Holidays/Benefits: Bonus scheme, salary sacrifice pension, Life assurance, sick pay, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Overview:
With manufacturing facilities located across the UK, we now require a Press Setter to join the Manufacturing and Engineering team. You will part of a large engineering function of Manufacturing Engineers with a key focus on press set up, tooling, trouble shooting and production support.
The ideal candidate / Press Setter may have some of the following experiences, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:
- Hands-on experience in press manufacturing / press shop operations.
- Proven experience with progression, transfer and secondary pressing operations.
- Experience setting and operating industrial presses and press tooling.
- Good understanding of press setup, tooling alignment and production requirements.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical fault-finding skills.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions.
- Experience using dimensional measuring equipment.
Commutable from:
Redditch, Alcester, Solihull, Bromsgrove, Coventry, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Interested:
If you are interested in the Press Setter role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
Reference: bc4fcc9d85b619eb174cc14d68f85b2eb2e36444 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via Nicholas Associates
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