Press Brake Setter Operator Nights

Optima Partners
Narborough, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Applications closed
Posted
18 Apr 2026 (2 days ago)

Job Title: Press Brake Setter Operator

Location: Leicester

Pay Rate: £17.00 - £19.00 per hour incl shift allowance

Shift: 10pm to 6am Mon to Thu*

Training will be undertaken on a day shift, 8am to 5pm Mon to Thu / 8am to 1pm on a Fri.

Benefits

Competitive salary (depending on experience)

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Stable, long-established company with a strong reputation

Opportunities for progression within the businessAbout the Company

A well-established UK-based engineering company in the Leicestershire/Midlands region, specialising in metal presswork, CNC machining and turning, laser cutting, toolmaking, and fabrication with robotic welding, and delivering a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution from design through to finished components.

About the Quality Inspector Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Press Brake Setter Operator to join its night shift team. Working with Amada press brake machinery, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating equipment to produce high-quality sheet metal components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Set, program, and operate Amada press brake machines to manufacture precision components

Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and technical specifications

Select appropriate tooling and ensure correct machine setup for each job

Carry out first-off inspections and ensure ongoing quality throughout production runs

Maintain tight tolerances and high-quality standards across all work

Work efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines during night shift operations

Identify and resolve any production or quality issues promptly

Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on machinery

Work collaboratively with the wider production and quality teams

Ensure adherence to health & safety procedures at all timesAbout You

Proven experience as a Press Brake Setter/Operator, ideally using Amada machines

Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes

Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings

Experience selecting tooling and setting machines for a variety of materials and thicknesses

Knowledge of quality standards and inspection processes

Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and efficiently on a night shiftApply

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