Press Setter/Operator

Hydraulic Press Setter / Operator Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 Hours per Week) Salary: Competitive, DOE + Overtime + Bonus Join a Leading Precision Engineering Manufacturer! Are you an experienced Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator looking to take the next step in your engineering career? Our client is a highly respected and award-winning precision engineering manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. Due to continued growth and increasing demand, they are looking to add a skilled Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator to their experienced production team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, growing business where your expertise will be valued, your contributions recognised, and your development supported. You'll be working on high-quality, precision-engineered components for a diverse range of industries, using advanced equipment in a modern manufacturing environment. The Role As a Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality precision sheet metal components while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Set and operate hydraulic presses ranging from 50 to 800 tonnes Install, change and adjust tooling, dies and machine settings Manufacture high-quality precision sheet metal components to specification Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks Work with a variety of materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium Support tooling trials and new product introduction activities Ensure production targets, quality standards and delivery schedules are achieved Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements About You To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have: Proven experience setting and operating hydraulic or mechanical presses Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience carrying out tooling and die changeovers Knowledge of draw tools and wipe-form tooling Experience using measuring equipment and quality inspection techniques Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work Strong communication skills and a team-focused approach Your own tools and toolbox A proactive attitude and commitment to safe working practices What's on Offer? In return for your skills and experience, you'll benefit from: Competitive salary based on experience Company bonus scheme Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x standard rate 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Long-term career stability within a successful and growing business Opportunity to work with a highly regarded precision engineering manufacturer Supportive and collaborative team environment The chance to contribute to improvement projects and make a genuine impact Apply Now If you're a skilled Hydraulic Press Setter/Operator looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where your experience is valued and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of a successful engineering business with an excellent reputation and exciting future growth plans