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Press brake programmer

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Press Brake Programmer

Location: Nottingham NG6

Hourly Rate: £15.00 - £16.50 per hour

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00,Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Programmer to join our team, working on Triumph Controls machinery. This is a hands-on role, producing high-precision sheet metal components primarily for Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Commercial sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and program CNC press brake machines to bend, shape, and form sheet metal components according to precise engineering drawings.
Select appropriate tooling and materials for each individual job.
Conduct quality checks using verniers, micrometres, and gauges to ensure parts meet tight tolerances (±0.025mm).
Work with a wide range of metals including stainless steel, aluminium, mild steel, titanium, nickel alloy, copper, and brass.
Produce custom, made-to-order components, including a high volume of one-off items.

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience within the aerospace industry.
Proven ability to operate and program CNC press brake machines.
Strong skills in reading and interpreting technical/engineering drawings.
High attention to detail with a focus on delivering quality work.
Solid understanding of various metal types and forming techniques.
Basic computer skills for programming and job tracking.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a reputation for precision and quality in the aerospace manufacturing sector.

If you feel that you have the skills / experience, please apply and Mateusz will process your application

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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