Press Setter Operator

Job Title: Press Setter OperatorLocation: Curdworth BirminghamSalary: Approximately £31,625 during training, rising to approximately £33,576 once trained, including shift allowancesHours: 38 hours per weekShift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoonsContract: PermanentSet the machines. Control the quality. Keep production moving.Are you an experienced Press Setter Operator looking for a permanent position with clear pay progression, an early finish every Friday and opportunities to develop?We are recruiting for an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer that places quality, safety and continuous improvement at the centre of its operations.This is a hands-on setting role where you will prepare and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes. You’ll complete tooling changes and machine adjustments, inspect your own work and ensure production runs safely and efficiently.The RoleWorking as part of the manufacturing team, you will set and operate power presses and associated production machinery to manufacture quality components from engineering drawings.Your responsibilities will include:\n

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• Setting and operating power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes
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• Producing components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances
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• Completing machine set-ups, tooling changes and adjustments
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• Selecting and installing the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures
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• Conducting first-off inspections before production continues
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• Carrying out in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment
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• Ensuring finished components meet the required specifications
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• Working with Production Coordinators and Engineers to improve efficiency
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• Monitoring machine performance and helping to minimise downtime
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• Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues
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• Completing production records and maintaining product traceability
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• Working to production schedules and daily manufacturing targets
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• Supporting the training of colleagues when required
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• Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S
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• Following all company quality and Health & Safety procedures
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What We’re Looking ForTo be considered, you should have:\n

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• At least two years’ experience setting and operating power presses
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• Experience working with presses between 20 and 250 tonnes
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• Confidence completing tooling changes and machine adjustments
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• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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• Experience manufacturing components to specified tolerances
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• The ability to complete first-off and in-process inspections
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• Experience using verniers, micrometers, gauges or similar equipment
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• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
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• Basic computer literacy
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• A strong understanding of safe press-setting and operating practices
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Salary and Shift PatternThe training rate is £14.07 per hour, increasing to £14.94 per hour following successful completion of training.You will rotate weekly between:Morning Shift – 7.5% allowance\n

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• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm
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• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm
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Afternoon Shift – 20% allowance\n

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• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm–10:00pm
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• Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pm
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Based on the weekly rotation, total annual earnings are approximately:\n

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• £31,625 during training
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• £33,576 once fully trained
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What’s on Offer?\n

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• Permanent, full-time employment
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• Clear pay progression following training
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• Competitive shift allowances
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• Weekly rotating shift pattern
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• Early finish every Friday
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• Ongoing technical training and career development
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• Modern, quality-focused manufacturing environment
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• Long-term stability with opportunities to progress
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• Supportive and experienced production team
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If you are an experienced Press Setter Operator who can confidently set power presses, change tooling and inspect manufactured components, apply today to discuss the opportunity in confidence.