CNC Press Brake Setup and Forming Specialist

CNC Press Brake Setup and Forming Specialist Step into a shop where craftsmanship is the point of pride. At True FAB & Powder, you’ll turn flat sheet into repeatable, high‑quality parts using your mastery of setup, measurement, and machine care.

A day in your steel‑toed boots4:00 PM. You’re at your station, reviewing work orders and blueprints. You select the right tools and gauges, dial in angles, and run a test bend. Micro‑adjustments get you to a first‑piece pass. From there, it’s all about rhythm—loading material by hand or with a hoist, collaborating with teammates to keep parts moving, and checking every bend with calipers, protractors, and a sharp eye for tolerances.

You keep the area clean and efficient. Between runs, you lubricate, inspect, and protect the tooling. You follow PPE and machine safety protocols and report any malfunction immediately to keep downtime to a minimum. Quality isn’t an afterthought—it’s built into every step.

Core responsibilities

Complete press brake setups for each job, selecting tools, gauges, and angles appropriate to the print.

Perform test bends and fine-tune until first‑piece accuracy is achieved.

Interpret blueprints and follow work orders/job travelers precisely—no guesswork.

Verify dimensions and angles using calipers, micrometers, and protractors; catch and correct defects (over/under bends, warping) early.

Load and position material safely (by hand or hoist) and coordinate with the team to maintain flow.

Maintain machines and tooling: lubricate, inspect, and keep everything in top operating condition; adhere to safety requirements.

What you bring

Experience

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Technical training in metal fabrication or machining is a plus.
1–3 years operating press brakes or working in metal fabrication.

CNC brake experience (AMADA, Trumpf, Bystronic, etc.) is a big plus.

Technical strengths

Reads blueprints, shop drawings, and job travelers with confidence.

Understands metal behavior and bend allowances to form accurately without cracking or distortion.

Fluent with measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, and protractors.

How you work Detail‑driven, consistent, and quality‑focused.

Self‑motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working independently or with a crew.

Resourceful problem solver who adjusts on the fly.

Physical demands

Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Frequent bending and lifting around loud equipment.

Comfort working in a shop environment with dust, heat, and industrial noise.

Schedule Monday–Friday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM Compensation & benefits $25–$33/hour (DOE)401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Holidays Growth opportunities into leadership or advanced roles

Shop culture

Fast‑paced. Precision‑driven. Team‑oriented. If you take pride in transforming raw sheet into flawless parts, you’ll fit right in—and you’ll build a career, not just punch a clock.

Ready to build what’s next?

Apply now and join True FAB & Powder—where every bend advances the bigger build.
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