Press Brake General Operator in Ferryhill, County Durham

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Press Brake General Operator - Metal Forming / CNC / Engineering, for a client located in Ferryhill. Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated individual to join the team as a General Operator within their Metal Forming (Folding) team.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who takes pride in producing high-quality work. You will be responsible for operating CNC press brake machinery and other metal forming equipment to produce sheet metal components for a wide range of customers, including many world-class blue-chip companies.

Press Brake General Operator Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate press brake and associated metal forming machinery
• Configure bend allowances for a variety of materials (stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Load and unload components to and from machinery efficiently and safely
• Create and modify multi-fold programs to ensure parts meet drawing requirements
• Select appropriate punches, dies, and tooling based on material specifications and design radii
• Use dimensional and precision measurement tools to verify product accuracy
• Maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety at all times
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process

Press Brake General Operator Applicants:

Skills/Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• Takes responsibility for the quality, quantity, and inspection of work performed
• Previous experience in engineering, manufacturing, or metal fabrication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Reliable, punctual, and proactive approach to work
• Basic understanding of CNC machine operations (preferred but not essential)

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment
• Engineering or manufacturing-related qualification desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated competency in operating machinery or equipment safely and effectively

Company Benefits:

• Death in Service Insurance of 2 x salary - from day 1
• Pension - 5% employee / 4% employer
• EAP, 24/7 GP Service, Wellbeing services
• Discounted gym membership

• Full-time, permanent position
• Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business

• 38.5 hours per week
• Overtime paid at 1.5 of day rate Mon - Sat, 2.0 of day rate for Sunday
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays - paid hourly
• EAP, 247GP, Wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• Our client reserves the right to move to 3 shifts, with consultation. (25% shift premium: Sunday 7pm - 6am, Monday to Thursday 11pm - 6am (20 min break). Monday to Thursday - 2:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 12:30pm - 7:00pm. Monday to Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm, Friday 6:00am - 12:30pm).

Initially starting on dayshift for day 1 induction and training before moving onto a 2-shift rotation. Hourly rates:

Days: £13.37

2-shift: £16.04

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 12.30pm.

2-Shifts:

Monday to Thursday 2.30pm - 11pm and Friday 12.30pm - 7pm & Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and Friday 6am - 12.30pm.

Training and support provided to ensure ongoing development and progression within the business, alongside opportunities to mentor and support less experienced team members. Applicants must be 18 or over for health and safety reasons.