Overview
Our client is seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating brake presses to fabricate commercial kitchen ventilation systems, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
The Company (Our Client)
Our client specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of commercial kitchen ventilation systems. The company offers a complete product portfolio including; Ventilation Canopies, UV technology, Heat Recovery, Service Distribution Units, Ventilated Ceilings, Pollution Control, Fire Suppression, demand-based ventilation and complete controls package.
Responsibilities
- Pressing using the AMADA Brake Presses to produce customers’ orders on time and to the correct quality standard
- Setting up the machine - reading drawings, programming machine, tooling changes etc.
- Set up and operate various types of brake presses to bend and shape sheet metal according to technical specifications.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine appropriate tooling and machine settings.
- Adjust machine parameters to achieve desired angles, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Perform routine inspections of finished parts for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
- Utilise hand tools and specialised tooling to assist with material handling and minor adjustments.
- Conduct basic maintenance on equipment, including cleaning, lubrication, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
- Housekeeping - ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the Press Department is maintained to a high standard at all times to ensure that all paperwork is completed in line with Quality and Customer specification.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while adhering to safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in fabrication, sheet metal working, or similar manufacturing roles.
- Familiarity with grinding, welding, and assembly processes is advantageous.
- Mechanical knowledge related to tooling setup, machine operation, and maintenance.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and understanding of tooling adjustments.
- Basic mathematical skills for measurements and calculations related to bending angles and dimensions.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints accurately.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality control standards.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently within a team environment.
- This position provides an engaging opportunity for candidates eager to apply their technical skills in a professional setting while contributing to high-quality manufacturing outputs.
- Experience using AMADA Brakes Press machines would be an added advantage
Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available through us or our client, and applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.
Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochester, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Press brake: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
