Press Brake Operator

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Press Brake Operator for a steel tube manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form steel plate according to production specifications while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

$22.00 – $28.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Monday through Friday

• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Set up and operate press brake and plate-forming equipment to bend and form steel plate.
• Review work orders, blueprints, and production specifications before beginning jobs.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, dies, punches, and machine settings.
• Adjust machine parameters including bend depth, pressure, angle, and back-gauge position.
• Position, align, and secure steel plate to ensure accurate forming operations.
• Operate CNC or programmable press brake controls and make program adjustments as needed.
• Measure completed parts using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished components for defects and make adjustments when necessary.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials using approved material-handling equipment.
• Follow all safety, quality, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous press brake, plate-forming, bending machine, or similar manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working with heavy steel plate in an industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production specifications.
• Knowledge of dimensions, tolerances, bend angles, and forming requirements.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use precision measuring tools.
• Basic shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, and measurements.
• Experience with CNC controls, overhead cranes, or forklifts is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and workplace safety.

Full-Time, Temporary-to-Hire

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
• 6 paid holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for eligible associates

We are offering a $50 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must remain on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

Equal Opportunity Employer