Machinist / Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Job Type: Permanent, Days We are currently recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a well-established and growing engineering and machinery manufacturing business based in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Press Brake Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator or Machine Operator with a background in metalwork, fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, operating and programming machinery to produce components accurately to specification. You will work with a range of manufacturing equipment including press brakes, saws and laser machinery, ensuring finished components meet the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Set and operate press brake machinery Take accurate measurements and mark materials ready for cutting, forming and shaping Plan the correct sequence of operations required to complete each job Select the appropriate machinery, tooling and processes Load and position materials correctly Set and programme batch sizes and machine speeds Monitor machinery throughout the manufacturing process and make adjustments when required Inspect finished components against specifications and identify any defects Use precision measuring equipment to ensure components are produced accurately Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation Work safely and in accordance with company procedures Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality and housekeeping What We're Looking For Previous experience operating Press Brake machinery Experience setting and/or programming Press Brake machinery would be highly advantageous Experience operating manual, semi-automatic or automated manufacturing machinery Background within sheet metal, fabrication, engineering or manufacturing Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and technical manuals Confident using precision measuring equipment Good understanding of metals and material properties Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong manual dexterity Good mathematical and analytical skills Understanding of workshop health and safety procedures Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team