Press Brake Operator II

Job Summary

Performs set up and operation of press brake to cost effectively produce high quality steel, stainless steel or aluminum parts in a timely manner to meet customer specifications. The press brake operator must possess good hand-eye coordination, a steady hand, and the ability to interpret plans and follow both written and verbal directions. The operator must have good analytical and mathematical skills to interpret drawings, templates, and blueprints that accompany each project, and the ability to read gauges and other measurement tools to determine adherence to drawing tolerances.

Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

• Set up and program press brake to form parts in compliance with prints and written specifications; selects appropriate methods and tools for part design, calculates bend allowances, and confirms that formed parts meet all requirements.
• Identify parts that are nonconforming to requirements and follow the appropriate procedures to control nonconforming product.
• Package completed orders and complete all required documentation.
• Inspects equipment daily for damage; promptly reports issues to supervision and may enter work orders or communicate with maintenance personnel; may perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on tools & equipment used.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follows directions consistently and accepts responsibility for actions and work product.
• Complies with applicable manufacturing processes, work procedures, and supervisor instructions.
• Adheres to safety guidelines and procedures; proactively identifies job hazards and collaborates with leadership to minimize hazards and ensure employee safety.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance on‑site at the workplace is required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the metals industry operating a press brake; recent vocational training in a metal‑working or other technical role may be considered in lieu of work experience.

• Experience reading and accurately interpreting shop blueprints, technical drawings, and customer specifications.
• Experience using precision measuring instruments including micrometers and calipers is preferred.

• Familiar with tooling and set up procedures for different thicknesses of metals.
• Ability to calculate bend allowances for different thicknesses of metals.
• Ability using precision measuring instruments including tape measure, calipers, micrometers, and angle finders.
• Team player who works well with others in a fast paced, customer service oriented environment.

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility; stand for long periods to perform job duties.
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 50 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting equipment.
• Regularly reach overhead and reach out or down to perform duties.
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel.
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts and operate tools and/or material handling controls.
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices.
• Work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, eye protection, steel‑toed shoes and other appropriate protective clothing.