Overview
Join our dynamic manufacturing team as a Press Brake Operator and become a vital contributor to precision sheet metal fabrication. In this role, you will operate state-of-the-art press brake machinery to shape and form metal components with accuracy and efficiency. Your expertise will help us produce high-quality parts that meet strict specifications, supporting our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. This position offers an energetic environment where your mechanical skills and attention to detail will drive success every day.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate various press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal according to detailed blueprints and technical drawings
- Read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches, and engineering drawings to determine tooling, machine settings, and production sequences
- Program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) press brake machines for precise operations, ensuring optimal performance and quality standards
- Conduct routine inspections of finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy
- Maintain a clean, organized work area while adhering to safety protocols involving forklifts, cranes, hand tools, and other fabrication equipment
- Collaborate with team members on tooling setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting to maximize machine uptime and productivity
- Perform quality inspections throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring parts meet GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) specifications and customer requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Ability to read blueprints accurately and interpret technical drawings for precise fabrication
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality inspection
- Knowledge of sheet metal properties and fabrication processes including tooling selection and setup
- Experience with forklift operation and crane safety procedures is a plus
- Basic math skills necessary for calculating dimensions, angles, and tolerances during setup and inspection
- Familiarity with manufacturing safety standards and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
