Press Brake Setter

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary: £15.50 – £16.00 per hour
Hours: 38.75 per week (Afternoon shifts, Monday–Friday)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A long-established and highly respected manufacturer is looking for an experienced Press Brake Setter to join their skilled production team. Based in a modern, well-equipped facility in Kidderminster, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced CNC fabrication technology in a secure, permanent role on afternoon shifts.

You will operate a range of industry-leading CNC press brake machinery, including:

• Amada press brake – high-precision CNC press brake for sheet metal bending

• HFE-170 – ideal for deep and precision bending

• Additional press brakes from leading manufacturers such as Trumpf and Darley

• In-house facilities including MIG/TIG welding bays, powder coating ovens, and automated tooling systems

• Set, operate, and program CNC press brakes

• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings

• Perform offline programming and make adjustments using CAM software (e.g., Blank CAM, Bend CAM, CADMAN-B)

• Conduct in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment

• Support tooling maintenance

• Work to production schedules and quality targets

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures

• 2–5 years’ experience setting and operating CNC press brakes within a fabrication environment

• Strong understanding of technical drawings, tolerances, and sheet metal processes

• Experience using CAM systems such as Blank CAM, Bend CAM, or similar

• Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work effectively within a team

• Work with cutting-edge CNC machinery including Amada press brakes

• Modern, well-maintained facility

• Permanent afternoon shift with consistent hours

• Long-term job security with a company that invests in its people and equipment

• Opportunities for development, progression, and further training

• Join a professional, quality-driven team within a stable and respected organisation

If you’re an experienced CNC Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent afternoon role in Kidderminster, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.