Experienced Press Brake Operator-Sheet Metal Fabrication

We are looking for an EXPERIENCED Press Brake Operator to join our fabrication team. This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have solid hands-on press brake experience, including machine setup, tooling selection, and blueprint interpretation.

This is a job shop environment, not a production line.

The right candidate must be comfortable working from prints, setting up their own jobs, and producing accurate parts with minimal supervision.
** Experience with Amada or Accurpress press brakes is nice to have, but not required.
** If we move forward with your application, you will be invited to perform a press brake test during the interview process.
** Responsibilities
* * Set up and operate CNC press brake machines

Read and interpret blueprints, prints, and job routers

Select appropriate tooling and perform complete machine setups

Determine proper bend sequences and material allowances

Produce accurate parts within required tolerances

Inspect parts using calipers, tape measures, angle gauges, and other measuring tools

Work with materials including carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel

Perform first-piece inspections and maintain quality throughout production

Maintain a clean and organized work area Report defective materials or equipment issues to supervision

Follow shop safety procedures

Assist with general shop tasks as needed
** Required Qualifications
**** Minimum 3+ years press brake operating experience
**** Must be able to perform full machine setups
** Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Experience working in a metal fabrication or job shop environment

Strong understanding of bending techniques, tooling selection, and material behavior

Basic math skills

Experience using calipers, tape measures, and other measuring tools

Forklift experience is a plus
** Physical Requirements
** Standing and walking for extended periods

Bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling

Lifting materials up to 75 lbs occasionally
** Compensation
* *** Pay is based on experience and skill level.
**** This position is intended for experienced press brake operators. Applicants should be capable of setting up and running jobs independently from a print.
** You should be proficient in:

Heavy Material HandlingCNC Machine Setup & Changeover Precision Measurement & Inspection Blueprint Reading Machines & technologies you'll use:2D Drawings (Solidworks)
Press Brake (Amada)
Measurement Gauges
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