Blueprints, Brake Press, Braking Systems, CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Crane, Forklift, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Metal Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Quality Management, Team Player, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design
About the Role
Join a diverse, fast-growing metal fabrication shop where craftsmanship and precision are the standard. As a Precision CNC Press Brake Programmer-Operator, you’ll turn engineered designs into perfectly formed components used across a variety of industrial applications. If you take pride in tight tolerances, clear communication, and clean, efficient setups, you’ll feel right at home here.
A Day in the Life
- Start your shift reviewing work orders, blueprints, and flat patterns to plan accurate bend sequences.
- Set up Strippit LVD CNC and NC Brake Presses, selecting the right tooling and dialing in back gauges for repeatable results.
- Operate both CNC and manual press brake equipment to form sheet metal parts to exact specifications.
- Run a first-article and verify dimensions using calipers, protractors, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools.
- Monitor machine performance and make on-the-fly adjustments to maintain consistent quality throughout each production run.
- Support the team with safe material handling, loading and unloading sheet using hoists or manual techniques.
What You Bring
- 1–3 years operating a press brake in a fabrication or manufacturing setting (CNC experience preferred).
- Fluency in reading technical drawings, understanding bend deductions, and recognizing fabrication symbols.
- Solid knowledge of sheet metal behavior: materials, thicknesses, bend allowances, and forming characteristics.
- Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for extended periods.
- Current forklift or overhead crane certification.
- Hands-on experience with Amada, Accurpress, Cincinnati, or similar CNC press brake systems.
Schedule & Pay
- 1st Shift: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday–Friday
- Half-day Saturdays for overtime are sometimes available
- Pay: $20–$26/hour, based on experience
Why You’ll Succeed Here
You’re meticulous, collaborative, and driven to produce quality parts the first time and every time. You enjoy a well-organized workspace, proactive maintenance, and clear standards. Here, your expertise directly shapes the products our customers rely on.
Ready to bend precision into reality? Apply today.
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