Press Brake Setter/Operator
CV-LibraryNewton Aycliffe, County DurhampermanentPosted: 11 June 2026
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We are recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment on a permanent day shift.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Overtime: Available during the week and weekends
Duties
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Set and operate press brake machinery, including Amada and Bystronic machines.
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Read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
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Select and fit appropriate tooling.
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Produce components to required tolerances and quality standards.
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Carry out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
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Maintain a safe and organised work area.
Requirements
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Previous experience setting and operating press brakes.
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Experience with Amada and/or Bystronic machines preferred.
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Ability to read engineering drawings.
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Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits
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Competitive pay based on experience.
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Regular overtime opportunities.
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Four-day working week with a three-day weekend.
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Long-term career progression for the right candidate
We are recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment on a permanent day shift.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Overtime: Available during the week and weekends
Duties
*
Set and operate press brake machinery, including Amada and Bystronic machines.
*
Read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
*
Select and fit appropriate tooling.
*
Produce components to required tolerances and quality standards.
*
Carry out quality inspections using measuring equipment.
*
Maintain a safe and organised work area.
Requirements
*
Previous experience setting and operating press brakes.
*
Experience with Amada and/or Bystronic machines preferred.
*
Ability to read engineering drawings.
*
Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication.
*
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
*
Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
Benefits
*
Competitive pay based on experience.
*
Regular overtime opportunities.
*
Four-day working week with a three-day weekend.
*
Long-term career progression for the right candidate