Job Description
Job Description
Press Brake Operator
Pay Rate: $20 - $30/hr. DOE
Location: Houston, 77028
Schedule: 7am to 4pm, plus significant OT opportunity
Overview:
The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up and operating machinery that bends, shapes, and forms light-gauge metal sheets according to specific engineering designs. The Press Brake Operator will interpret blueprints and produce high-quality metal parts with consistent accuracy while maintaining safety protocols and high production standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Setup: Select and install appropriate tooling and dies based on project requirements.
- CNC Programming: Input dimensions and bend sequences into the machine controller to achieve desired angles and shapes.
- Material Handling: Position light-gauge metal sheets accurately against back gauges.
- Quality Inspection: Use precision tools like calipers, micrometers, and protractors to verify that finished parts meet design tolerances.
- Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and minor preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering blueprints and technical drawings.
- Mathematics: Strong shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic geometry for calculating bend allowances.
- Precision Tools: Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers and height gauges.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts and perform repetitive tasks with small components.
- Education: A high school diploma or equivalent
Compensation & Work Environment
- Environment: Work is conducted in a metal fabrication shop which can be loud, requiring consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Company DescriptionToday’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.
Company Description
Today’s job market is ultra-complex. Placing just the right people into just the right jobs doesn’t happen by chance. It’s a science. At PrideStaff, we’ve mastered the art of staffing to help our clients and candidates achieve their goals. Whether you’re a company looking for a true partner, or a job seeker looking to land a new position, PrideStaff experts eliminate guesswork and get results.