Press Brake Setter

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary: £15.50 - £16.00 per hour
Hours: 38.75 per week (Afternoon shifts, Monday-Friday)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A long-established and highly respected manufacturer is looking for an experienced Press Brake Setter to join their skilled production team. Based in a modern, well-equipped facility in Kidderminster, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced CNC fabrication technology in a secure, permanent role on afternoon shifts.

Equipment You'll Be Using

You will operate a range of industry-leading CNC press brake machinery, including:

Amada press brake - high-precision CNC press brake for sheet metal bending

HFE-170 - ideal for deep and precision bending

Additional press brakes from leading manufacturers such as Trumpf and Darley

In-house facilities including MIG/TIG welding bays, powder coating ovens, and automated tooling systems

Key Responsibilities

Set, operate, and program CNC press brakes

Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings

Perform offline programming and make adjustments using CAM software (e.g., Blank CAM, Bend CAM, CADMAN-B)

Conduct in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment

Support tooling maintenance

Work to production schedules and quality targets

Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures

What We're Looking For

2-5 years' experience setting and operating CNC press brakes within a fabrication environment

Strong understanding of technical drawings, tolerances, and sheet metal processes

Experience using CAM systems such as Blank CAM, Bend CAM, or similar

Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work effectively within a team

Why Apply?

Work with cutting-edge CNC machinery including Amada press brakes

Modern, well-maintained facility

Permanent afternoon shift with consistent hours

Long-term job security with a company that invests in its people and equipment

Opportunities for development, progression, and further training

Join a professional, quality-driven team within a stable and respected organisation

If you're an experienced CNC Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent afternoon role in Kidderminster, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career