Press Brake OperatorCNC

Press Brake Operator

Location: Northern Ireland

Industry: Trailer Manufacturing

We are looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join the production team for a top-tier trailer manufacturer in Northern Ireland. This role is at the very start of the manufacturing processyoull be responsible for taking raw steel sheets and precision-folding them into the structural components that form the backbone of the trailers.

The Role

You will set up and operate CNC press brake machines to bend form and shape steel plates. This is a role for someone who is technically minded and understands how metal behaves under pressure. Youll work closely with the fabrication team to ensure every part is formed exactly to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Select change and align tooling (dies and punches) based on material thickness and required bend angles.

• CNC Operation: Load programs and adjust machine settings to ensure accuracy throughout the production run.

• Precision Folding: Execute complex bends on mild and high-tensile steel ensuring parts are consistent and within tolerance.

• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical drawings and flat-pattern layouts to determine bend sequences and dimensions.

• Quality Inspection: Use calipers protractors and squares to verify the first-off and subsequent parts for accuracy.

• Material Handling: Safely load and unload sheets often using overhead cranes or forklifts for larger trailer sections.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands-on Experience: Proven track record operating CNC Press Brakes (experience with brands like Amada Bystronic or LVD is an advantage).

• Technical Literacy: Ability to read engineering drawings and understand bend allowances and metal tolerances.

• Math Skills: Strong basic math skills for calculating measurements and adjusting machine back-gauges.

• Independence: Someone who can work through a cutting list with minimal supervision and troubleshoot minor machine issues.

• Physical Fitness: Comfortable handling steel plates and working in a busy fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Apply

• A key role within a stable and growing manufacturing company.

• Competitive pay with overtime available to boost your earnings.

• Modern workshop environment with high-spec machinery.