Press Brake Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Arlington, TX 76011

Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machines to produce high-quality metal components. The operator ensures parts meet dimensional specifications while following safety and quality standards.

• Set up and operate CNC or manual press brake machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Select the correct tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job.
• Program bends and steps at the machine vs being programmed by engineers and pushed to the machine.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other precision tools.
• Perform first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts safely.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep equipment clean.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Work with supervisors and quality personnel to resolve production issues.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating a press brake or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments accurately.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience with CNC press brakes where bends are programed at the machine (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, Cincinnati).
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine and tooling issues.
• Forklift experience (if required).

• Manufacturing or fabrication shop environment.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and metal materials.
• Overtime and shift work may be required based on production needs.