Press Brake Operator

Position: Press Brake Operator – Structural Steel

Location: Clackamas, OR

Pay: $25.00 +/ hr DOE

Schedule: Full-Time

We are a growing structural steel fabrication team dedicated to producing high-quality fabricated components for a variety of industrial and commercial projects. We value safety, precision, teamwork, and craftsmanship in everything we do.

• Set up and operate a Cincinnati Press Brake 350PF+10 to bend, form, and shape steel components
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, work orders, and fabrication specifications
• Select and install proper tooling, dies, punches, and machine settings
• Perform first-piece inspections and make adjustments to ensure accuracy and quality
• Measure and inspect finished parts using tape measures, calipers, angle finders, gauges, and other precision tools
• Safely move and position materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, and other material handling equipment
• Maintain production records, setup information, and quality documentation
• Work closely with welders, fitters, supervisors, and quality personnel to ensure production goals are met
• Perform routine machine cleaning, inspections, and basic preventive maintenance
• Follow all shop safety procedures and PPE requirements

• Competitive pay based on experience
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Stable full-time opportunity
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow your fabrication and CNC forming skills
• Work with high-quality structural steel projects

• Experience operating a press brake or similar metal forming equipment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience working with structural steel, sheet metal, or fabricated components
• Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, and quality standards
• Ability to perform basic shop math including fractions, decimals, and angles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

• Ability to safely set up and operate press brake equipment
• Ability to use measuring tools including calipers, gauges, squares, and tape measures
• Ability to lift, move, and handle steel materials safely
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards

• Experience with Cincinnati Press Brake equipment
• CNC press brake programming experience
• Knowledge of bend allowances, bend deductions, tooling selection, and material spring back
• Structural steel fabrication shop experience
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
• Quality control and fabrication inspection experience