Press Brake Operator

Key Responsibilities

A Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machinery to bend and shape metal sheets and plates to required specifications.

· Follow the equipment safety guidelines and only assigned employees can operate the equipment.

· Safety First: Understanding of the points of operation, Safeguarding system, Operator controls, emergency stop buttons and footswitch safety.

· Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications into machine settings

· Knowledge how to operate ETS control station panel, input program data, select operating and control modes and directly control specific machine functions

· Knowledge to set up the V-dies and punches. Also, ability to make vertical and horizontal height adjustments, range of rotation

· Setup machine to form, bend, and shape metal parts to exact tolerances, inspecting defects and ensuring parts meet quality standards

· Diagnose and resolve issues with machines, materials, or processes during production

· Conduct routine maintenance, clean machinery, and troubleshoot monitor issues to ensure optimal machine performance.

· Ensure safety in the press break area

· Follow up on work orders and ensure completion.

Competency

• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues

• Knowledge of different materials

• Basic programming knowledge

• Mathematical and geometric knowledge

• Troubleshooting the equipment

• Perform daily maintenance routine and make sure equipment is working accordingly

Qualifications

· Strong understanding of press brake operations, materials, dies, tooling, and CNC programming.

· Excellent blueprint reading, measurement (calipers, gauges), and quality control skills.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· Report issues clearly to supervisors.

· Detail-oriented, reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting 10% of the time

• Walking 90% of the time

• Working on computer & programming software

• Lifting to 35-50 pounds

• Pushing/Pulling up to 35-50 pounds

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Safety glasses

• Anti-slip gloves

• Hearing protection

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Blueprint reading: 2 years (Required)
• Press brake machine: 2 years (Required)
• Diagnosing and solving issues with machines: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person