Press Operator

Experienced Power Press Setter/Operator

Location: Bradford

Department: Press Shop

Contract: Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, rotating three-shift pattern

Hourly rate: £13.86–£15.49, depending on relevant experience

Are You an Experienced Power Press Operator?

Aqumen Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Bradford to recruit an experienced Power Press Setter/Operator.

This is not a general machine operator position. Applicants must have previous hands-on experience operating power presses within a manufacturing environment. Experience operating unrelated production machinery alone will not be sufficient.

The successful candidate will safely set and operate power presses of up to 40 tonnes, install and change tooling, inspect manufactured components and help the Press Shop achieve its production, quality and health and safety targets.

Key Responsibilities as a Press Operator:

* Set and operate power presses of up to 40 tonnes safely and efficiently.

* Install, change and correctly position press tooling.

* Set up power presses and associated ancillary equipment for production runs.

* Complete tooling changeovers in accordance with established SMED procedures.

* Monitor press performance throughout the production process.

* Inspect pressed components using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.

* Complete production and quality inspection records accurately.

* Identify, isolate and report non-conforming components.

* Diagnose and rectify minor power press operating faults within your level of training and authority.

* Report press breakdowns, tooling problems and maintenance requirements promptly.

* Package, label and store finished components correctly.

* Maintain excellent housekeeping and safety standards within the Press Shop.

* Assist with the safe segregation and disposal of production scrap.

* Follow all company health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.

* Support production targets and continuous-improvement activities.

Essential Power Press Experience

To be considered for this position as a Press Operator, you must have:

* Previous experience operating power presses within a manufacturing environment.

* Practical experience setting presses or assisting with tooling changes.

* Experience working with press tooling and pressed components.

* A good understanding of power pres...