Break Press Setter and Operator

The Role
As a key member of our Metal Shop team, you'll programme and operate CNC brake presses to fabricate stainless steel panels. This position with added responsibility for supporting, mentoring, and training others.
You’ll work from technical drawings, maintain high quality standards, and help us continuously improve our processes.
Key Responsibilities

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  Programme and operate CNC brake presses (including Ermak CNC HAP 3160)
  
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  Interpret and work from detailed engineering/manufacturing drawings
  
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  Maintain excellent standards of accuracy, finish, and safety
  
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  Use related shop equipment confidently (e.g. guillotines, rollers, grinders, drills)
  
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  Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work area
  
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  Train and support team members, sharing expertise and best practice
  

What You’ll Need
2–3 years' experience operating and setting up CNC brake press machines
Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Background in sheet metal fabrication
Focused on quality, safety, and collaborative working
Desirable (but not essential)

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  Experience with Radan software
  
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  Familiarity with CNC punch machines
  
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  Confident mentoring or training colleagues
  

Training & Development

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  Full training provided on our CNC brake press and processes
  
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  Opportunities to cross-skill on CNC punch machines
  
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  Career development support and clear progression pathways
  

Why Work for Expo Technologies?
Here are just a few of our great benefits:

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  Career Growth & Learning – from day 1, we will provide you with a personalised development plan, and training. Many of our employees have advanced into new or senior roles internally!
  
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  Financial Rewards – Enjoy an annual discretionary bonus, a competitive pension with a 5% company match, commuting loans, cycle and tech schemes and many retail discounts (from Sainsburys to Disney World) along with financial planning support. We will even match your charity fundraising efforts!
  
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  Work-Life Balance – We understand that flexibility is key to a healthy work-life balance, so we allow you to choose your start time. On top of this, we finish at 1pm on Fridays.
  
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  Family-Friendly Benefits – Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, plus extra financial support for new parents.
  
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  Health & Wellbeing – Access private healthcare, specialist consultations, therapy treatments, 24/7 counselling services, gym discounts, and much more covered by our healthcare cash plan.
  

About Us
At Expo Technologies, we design and manufacture equipment that protects critical systems in hazardous environments — from oil & gas to pharmaceuticals. With 70+ years of expertise and teams in the UK, USA, China, and Ireland, we’re proud to lead our industry in innovation, quality, and safety