General Assembly - Breakpress- CAL

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for safely setting up and operating press brake equipment to bend, form, and fabricate metal components according to drawings, work orders, and production specifications. This position requires strong attention to detail, accurate measurement skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

The Brake Press Operator will perform equipment setups, verify material and tooling requirements, inspect finished parts, and make necessary machine adjustments to ensure components meet required specifications.

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to work orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Review blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and production orders to determine dimensions, tolerances, bend sequences, and material requirements.
• Select and install appropriate dies, punches, tooling, and machine settings for each job.
• Load, position, align, and remove materials from the press brake safely.
• Enter or adjust machine parameters, including bend angles, dimensions, and other settings, as required.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify completed parts meet required specifications before continuing production.
• Measure finished components using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Monitor machine operation and make appropriate adjustments to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Inspect materials and completed parts for defects, damage, dimensional accuracy, and overall workmanship.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, tooling issues, material defects, or quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Maintain accurate production counts and complete required production and quality documentation.
• Properly identify, label, and organize completed parts for downstream manufacturing processes.
• Minimize scrap and material waste by following established procedures and verifying setups before production runs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout requirements, and required personal protective equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, continuous improvement activities, and other departmental initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and other departments to resolve manufacturing issues and meet production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, metal fabrication, or press brake experience preferred.
• Experience working with sheet metal or fabricated metal components is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, and basic manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to understand dimensions, tolerances, bend angles, and basic fabrication requirements.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures, calipers, micrometers, angle gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic calculations.
• Basic understanding of press brake tooling and machine setup.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to recognize equipment, tooling, material, or quality issues and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

The physical requirements described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Frequently use hands and arms to handle, position, and manipulate materials, tooling, and equipment.
• Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift and/or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
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