Brake Press Operator
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Forssa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€1,765–€3,200). The listed pay band (€189–€223) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 51 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Forssa, Finland | €1,765/per month | €2,474/per month | €3,200/per month |
Are you interested in versatile sheet metal punching tasks? Do you want to work for a stable company that supports professional growth and values employees’ well-being? We are currently seeking an experienced shearer (särmääjä) for our client in Forssa for a long-term, full-time employment. The client is an internationally operating contract manufacturer employing over 900 people in Finland and Estonia, offering diverse manufacturing services including mechanical and electronic production and own products for industrial needs. The company’s turnover in 2024 was 97.2 million euros. As an employer, they invest in a modern work environment, employee development and well-being. A varied workload and a growth-minded operating environment offer an opportunity to develop as part of an international team. Your daily work will consist of bending and shearing different steel plates on Amada brake presses, following drawings, and ensuring the produced parts meet the specified dimensions and quality requirements. The work is varied with different parts, allowing you to utilize your skills across different sheet metal tasks. The parts are mostly heavy plates, so good physical condition is required. Your work week is 40 hours, Monday–Friday in day shifts. There is also potential for a two-shift arrangement in the future. The position follows the Technological Industries collective agreement (TES), and the salary is negotiable based on your skills and experience. We value: - Experience in sheet metal bending - Ability to read drawings - Proactive and diligent work approach - Finnish or English language skills We offer a long-term and stable workplace in a modern, developing environment. You will receive thorough orientation to your tasks, with experienced colleagues and supervisors supporting you. The client places a strong emphasis on safety and continuous development, and you may be able to influence process development. After orientation you may have the opportunity to take on project-based work. The contract starts as a fixed-term year via WorkPower, after which you are expected to transfer to the client’s payroll. At WorkPower you will work for a domestic, stable company that has operated in the field for over 20 years and continues to grow. As an employee you will have the support of a four-person HR team during the entire employment. Our friendly team is accessible through various channels and answers questions quickly. In addition, WorkPower offers benefits such as access to exercise and well-being services. Apply: If this role sounds right for you, please submit your application via our website as soon as possible. The application deadline is when a suitable candidate is found. HR Team Leader Nelli Heikkinen nelli.heikkinen@workpower.fi 044 747 7005 Keywords: särmääjä, metallityöntekijä, särmäys, metalliteollisuus, press brake operator, bending
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Bend and shear various steel plates on Amada brake presses
- Ensure produced parts meet specified measurements and quality requirements
- Work on diverse sheet metal tasks with varying products
- Maintain physical condition due to handling heavy plates
Requirements
- Experience in sheet metal bending
- Ability to read drawings
- Proactive and diligent work approach
- Finnish or English language skills
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