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Press Brake Operator
Aureol Global Connections
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Posted 9 days ago
About this role
To operate pressbrake-related machinery in accordance with company procedures, customer specifications, and ISO 9001 requirements, while maintaining high standards of safety, housekeeping, and quality. The role supports fabrication and production activities through accurate, consistent, and compliant sheet metal forming and cutting operations. General Operator Responsibilities · Operate pressbrake, guillotine, and rolling machines in accordance with approved training manuals and work instructions. · Carry out pre-use machine checks including inspection of guards, safety beams, emergency stops, foot pedals, controls, and general machine condition. · Select and install correct tooling (punches, dies, rollers) in line with drawings, programs, and material specifications. · Call up approved CNC programs or carry out machine setup as instructed by the Team Leader (programming restricted to authorised personnel only). · Load, align, and position material safely using back stops, supports, lifting aids, or assistance from colleagues where required. · Carry out bending, rolling, and cutting operations to customer drawing and specification requirements. · Measure and verify bend angles, dimensions, and finished parts, adjusting settings where authorised. · Perform first-off, last-off, and in-process checks in line with SOP requirements and complete production documentation accurately. · Identify, label, and segregate non-conforming product in designated quarantine areas and report issues promptly to the Team Leader or Quality Department. · Switch off machines safely at completion of work and ensure tooling and materials are stored correctly. · Maintain clean and orderly work areas in accordance with housekeeping and 5S standards. · Participate in training, competency assessments, and continuous improvement activities. · Carry out basic operator maintenance checks and report defects, wear, or damage immediately. Requirements · Experience working in a manufacturing environment. · Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and work instructions. · Good understanding of health & safety requirements in a machine-operated environment. · Strong attention to detail and quality awareness. · Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently. · Willingness to undergo training and competency assessment. · Previous experience operating CNC press brakes or sheet metal machinery. · Experience with Bystronic pressbrake controls or similar systems. · Experience operating guillotines or rolling machines. · Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems. · Forklift or overhead crane certification (or willingness to train). · Experience completing production or inspection documentation.