Press Brake Operator

Job Opportunity:
Columbus, Ohio Our client is looking for a Press Brake Operator to join their team. Our client specializes in precision metal fabrication, custom electronic enclosures, and deep-drawn components for a variety of industries. The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC punch presses, CNC press brakes, and fiber laser cutting machines.

Responsibilities/Duties:

- Set up and operate CNC and/or mechanical sheet metal fabrication equipment.

- Operate CNC punch presses, press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, and other fabrication equipment as needed.

- Perform complete or partial machine setups, including tooling changes, material setup, program selection, and first-piece verification.

- Set up and operate CNC press brakes, including selection and installation of punches and dies, back gauge setup, bend sequence verification, and part inspection.

- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and job travelers.

- Read and understand dimensions, tolerances, bend specifications, hole locations, and other product requirements.

- Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, height gauges, angle gauges, and other inspection tools.

- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure parts meet quality requirements.

- Adjust machine programs and machine settings as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.

- Select appropriate tooling, dies, punches, and forming methods based on material type, thickness, and part requirements.

- Load, unload, and safely handle sheet metal and fabricated components.

- Monitor machine performance and identify potential quality, tooling, material, or equipment issues.

- Troubleshoot basic machine and production problems and communicate more complex issues to supervision or maintenance. Requirements/

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED preferred.

- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication.

- 5+ years experience operating one or more of the following: o CNC punch presses o CNC press brakes o Fiber laser cutting machines o Other CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment - Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.

- Strong understanding of sheet metal materials, including material thickness, bend characteristics, and forming requirements.

- Experience using precision measuring equipment.

- Ability to perform machine setups and make adjustments to maintain part quality.

- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

- Ability to regularly lift and move materials and parts within established safety guidelines.

- Experience with CNC press brake programming or editing existing programs highly preferred.