Published
March 22, 2024
Location
Hitchin
Job Type
Job Code
DW48226
Salary
£16-£20 per hour
Contact Name
David Williams

Description

Our client is seeking to employ on permanent basis a Press Operator, Setter / Sheet Metal Worker

Job Purpose:

To work alongside the workshop manager to produce fabricated parts. Right first time. On time. Every time.

Primarily working within the sheet metal department of a rapidly growing business.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • Operation of press brakes/folding machines (Amada, Cidan).
  • General Knowledge of appropriate Punch and Die selection.
  • General Knowledge of the complexities of folding.
  • Fabrication of predominantly Aluminium components (some Steel and Stainless Steel)
  • Working from detailed fabrication drawings to identify materials and processes required to produce items to the customer’s

specification.

  • Use of metal working equipment (brake presses), but also guillotines, punches, laser cutters and others during the

fabrication process.

  • Ensuring items are finished to the customer’s specification and deadline.
  • Proficient in leading others and setting tools and machines for less skilled operators. (Training can be provided)
  • General assistance in all areas of the workshop, checking others work and developing processes for the shop floor.

Person Profile:

  • Skilled and experienced in metal fabrication, specifically folding sheet metal.
  • Flexibility - willing to turn their hand to many different jobs.
  • Confidence – ability to work on their own initiative when needed but also to work as part of and lead a team.

Specific Job Skills:

  • All Sheet Metal duties including, marking, cutting, bending, forming, drilling.
  • Ability to manufacture and build from engineering drawings using brake presses, punches and guillotines.

Personal Development:

Where individuals show an aptitude for development, training and support will be provided in the operation of our CNC Press brakes, laser, milling centre and saws.

Hours

7:00-16:30 Monday - Thursday

7:00-15:30 Friday

Salary

£16-£20 Per Hour Depending on experience paid monthly

Overtime - 1.5 times pay Monday through Saturday. 2 times pay Sunday and Bank Holiday

Holiday

23 days (3 of which must be taken at Christmas) plus Bank holidays

Pension

Client pays in 3% of salary

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