Position Summary

Job Title: Press Operator (Tube Extrusion)
Contract Type: Contractor
Contract Duration: 9 months
Location: Coventry

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and flexible Press Operator to support Tube Extrusion manufacturing operations at our Coventry facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a range of machinery, carrying out quality checks, and accurately recording production data while working to written instructions and established procedures.

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Operate and work flexibly across multiple machines, including:

• Press Dimple
• Bending
• Frazing
• Cropping
• Cutting
• Straightener
• Extrusion Press
• Support Tube Extrusion production activities in line with safety, quality, and delivery requirements
• Inspect, measure, and verify own work to ensure it meets required quality standards
• Follow simple written work instructions and procedures
• Accurately record production and quality data as required
• Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy working environment at all times

Qualifications

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven ability to work across multiple manufacturing or press-based machines (ideally in Tube Extrusion or metal forming)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect work using appropriate measuring tools (e.g., gauges, calipers)
• Basic numeracy skills, including the ability to add and subtract whole numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions and production documentation
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently when required
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and quality in a manufacturing environment