Punch Press Operator

Punch Press Operator

Ashton-under-Lyne

£16.43ph - £17.10ph

37 hours per week

***CONTINENTAL DAY SHIFT (4 On / 4 Off)***

Winsearch is working with a well-established manufacturer in Ashton-under-Lyne to recruit an experienced Punch Press Operator for their production team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with CNC punch press experience who is looking for a stable, long-term role with a company that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities.

The Role

You'll be responsible for setting up and operating CNC punching machinery, ensuring production is completed efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

Day-to-day duties include:

• Setting and operating CNC punch press machines
• Loading, changing, and adjusting tooling
• Working from engineering drawings and production paperwork
• Monitoring machine performance and output quality
• Carrying out routine machine checks and basic troubleshooting
• Recording production and quality information accurately
• Maintaining a safe and organised work area
• Following company health, safety, and quality procedures

Candidates with experience operating Trumpf or Salvagnini machinery will be particularly of interest.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating CNC punch press equipment
• A background in sheet metal or manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A strong awareness of health and safety requirements
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team

Advantageous Experience

• Trumpf and/or Salvagnini machine experience
• CNC programming and machine set-up knowledge
• FLT or overhead crane licences
• Exposure to lean manufacturing techniques

What's on Offer?

• £13.69 - £14.25 per hour, depending on experience
• Additional 20% shift premium
• Continental shift pattern offering regular days off
• 37-hour working week
• Two paid 45-minute breaks per shift
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support

If you're an experienced Punch Press Operator looking to join a busy manufacturing business with a strong reputation and a supportive working environment, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Winsearch for a confidential discussion.

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