Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator --1st and 2nd shift -- Weekly Pay -- $18 - $21 per hour Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator responsible for setting up hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses. The role involves forming parts according to prints, documenting progress, and maintaining efficiency in a high-volume environment while minimizing scrap levels. The ideal candidate will also identify material defects throughout the runs.

• Set up hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses.
• Form parts to print specifications and document progress.
• Maintain efficiency in high-volume production environments.
• Ensure minimum or zero scrap levels.
• Identify material defects during production runs.

• 6+ months of experience in blueprint reading.
• 6+ months of experience using measurement tools such as protractors, calipers, and dial calipers.
• 6+ months of experience operating a press brake or punch press.
• 6+ months of experience with CNC machine operation.
• 6+ months of experience in setting up machines with PLC programming, including editing.
• Ability to lift over 60 lbs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln, NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 14, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.