Press Brake Setter and Operator

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Press Brake Setter and Operator

Location: B79 7TA
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: February/March 2026
Salary: £14.00 per hour (negotiable)
Hours: 42 paid hours per week

7am 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7am 1pm Friday
Employed direct

Job Overview
Phoenix Tavinor Engineering is seeking an experienced press brake setter/operator to contribute towards the completion of kitted packages for welders and assemblers. This role involves fully setting and operating Bystronic press brake equipment to form profiles to correct specifications using customers' engineering drawings and samples as reference. The understanding of a bill of materials is also required to be able to complete a kit of parts with the correct componentry to create full packages ready for the next operation. Kitting can involve picking nuts, bolts, fixings and parting off pipework/bar etc generally creating full kits of parts ready for assembling/welding.

Experience is preferred on the setting side but not essential, as training will be offered to the right individual. But good time served experience on press brakes of some sort and experience in the sheet metal industry is absolutely essential.

Key Responsibilities:
Set and operate press brake equipment
Kit packages referring to bills of materials on drawing layouts which can include picking of shelved parts and components. Some chop saw work for kitting of tube/box/bar etc
Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Ensure high-quality standards and precision in metal fabrication
Carry out routine machine maintenance and troubleshooting
Work efficiently to meet production deadlines

Requirements:
Previous experience operating press brakes required, setting experience preferred
Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes preferred
Ability to read engineering drawings
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience
A supportive work environment
Opportunities for skill development
Stable, full-time employment in an established company

If you have the skills and experience required, wed love to hear from you! Apply today to join Phoenix Tavinor Engineering.

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Location:
Tamworth
Salary:
£14 per hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Skilled Trades;Skilled Trades;Skilled Trades

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