Press Brake Operator
Build Custom Equipment. Own the Setup. Produce Precision Parts Every Day.
CHL Systems is hiring an experienced Press Brake Operator to produce precision formed metal components used in custom automation, conveyor, packaging, and material handling equipment.
This is not repetitive production work. Each project involves different drawings, materials, tooling, setups, and forming challenges. You will set up CNC press brakes, inspect your work, troubleshoot issues, and help keep production moving safety and efficiently.
We are looking for someone with direct press brake setup experience who can work independently, read drawings, select tooling, and consistently produce accurate parts.
Why Join CHL Systems?
- Hourly pay based on experience
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision, PTO, paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match
- Stable, family-owned company with more than 65 years in business
- Opportunity to build custom equipment instead of producing the same parts every day
- Long-term growth and skill-development opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate CNC press brake equipment to produce precision formed metal components
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, work orders, dimensions, and bend information
- Select appropriate punches, dies, tooling, and machine settings based on material and part requirements
- Determine bend sequences and forming approaches for custom and multi-step parts
- Inspect completed parts using calipers, protractors, squares, tape measures, and other precision tools
- Troubleshoot tooling, material, setup, machine, and part-quality issues
- Deburr, finish, identify, and track completed parts according to company procedures
- Work with supervisors, fabricators, welders, and other production team members to support quality and production schedules
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- At least two years of direct press brake setup and operation experience
- Ability to read engineering drawings, fabrication prints, dimensions, and bend information
- Ability to independently select tooling, set up jobs, and operate CNC press brakes
- Ability to inspect completed work using precision measurement tools
- Strong mechanical aptitude, shop-math skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to identify and correct routine setup, tooling, material, or quality issues
- Ability to work independently while meeting safety, quality, and production expectations
Preferred Qualifications
- Four or more years of direct press brake experience
- Experience with custom or precision sheet metal fabrication
- Experience with complex setups, multi-bend parts, or tight-tolerance work
- Knowledge of bend deductions, forming calculations, material properties, and grain direction
- Experience troubleshooting machinery, tooling, material, or forming issues
- Experience with Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, Cincinnati, Accurpress, LVD, Safan, or similar press brakes
- Forklift or overhead crane experience, or willingness to become certified
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Active manufacturing environment with regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance or equipment available for heavier materials
- Work around press brakes, fabrication machinery, moving equipment, noise, fumes, and airborne particles
- Required use of PPE and adherence to all company safety procedures
About CHL Systems
For more than 65 years, CHL Systems has designed and built custom automation, conveyor, packaging, and material handling equipment for manufacturers throughout North America.
We are a family-owned company where employees take pride in building equipment that solves real manufacturing challenges.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced press brake operator who enjoys setup work, blueprint reading, and precision fabrication, we would like to hear from you.
CHL Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Related Job Titles: Press Brake Operator, CNC Press Brake Operator, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Precision Metal Fabricator, Fabrication Technician, Brake Press Operator, Laser Operator, and Metalworking Technician.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
