Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary: Press Brake Operator:We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating press brake machines to bend and shape sheet metal components with precision and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency in blueprint reading, and experience with various fabrication tools and machinery. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality production processes while ensuring safety and accuracy in every task.
Duties: Press Brake Operator:
- Set up and operate press brake machines, ensuring proper tooling and calibration for each job
- Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications accurately
- Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions
- Program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) press brakes for complex bending operations
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on machinery to minimize downtime
- Fabricate sheet metal parts by applying appropriate bending techniques and tooling adjustments
- Collaborate with the fabrication team to ensure parts meet quality standards through inspection and testing
- Utilize hand tools, welding equipment, and other fabrication tools as needed for assembly or finishing
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment adhering to safety protocols
- Assist in the setup of CNC laser cutting, plasma cutting, CNC milling machines, CNC lathe, stamping presses, electrical discharge machining (EDM), and other manufacturing equipment when required
Skills: Press Brake Operator:
- Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication setting
- Strong knowledge of CNC programming, including G-code and machine-specific commands
- Ability to read complex blueprints and technical drawings accurately
- Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles for precise measurements
- Mechanical knowledge of various machining processes such as CNC laser cutting, plasma cutting, EDM, milling, lathe work, welding, and stamping presses
- Proficiency with basic math skills essential for measurement calculations and adjustments
- Skilled in using hand tools, calipers, micrometers, precision measuring instruments, and tooling setups
- Experience with quality inspection techniques to ensure parts meet specifications
- Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes safely
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes including assembly and tooling management
If you are committed to precision craftsmanship within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Join our team as a Press Brake Operator where your expertise will directly contribute to producing high-quality metal components efficiently and safely.