Precision Press Brake Operator, Sheet Metal

OPTO International

Wood Dale, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brake Press, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Machine Tool, Mathematics, Order Processing, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Production Schedule, Punch Press, Quality Monitoring, Safety/Work Safety, Technical Drawing, Time Management
LOCATION
Wood Dale, IL
POSTED
10 days ago

Craft the Curve. Own the Angle. Build What Lasts.

OPTO’s mission is simple: help retailers succeed with fixtures that are durable, customizable, and dependable. We move quickly, communicate constantly, and back our promises with execution our customers can count on. Join a team where your craftsmanship directly shapes what shoppers see and touch.

Your Mission

Transform flat sheet metal into exact, specification-driven components using a press brake. You’ll set the stage—tooling in place, programs loaded, and settings tuned—then run with purpose to meet production schedules without compromising quality.

Core Responsibilities

  • Operate a press brake to manufacture sheet metal parts and assemblies
  • Prepare press tooling (punch and die); download and run programs at the machine control
  • Make precise adjustments to maintain consistency and throughput
  • Interpret technical drawings and work orders to guide set-up and inspections
  • Monitor quality and quantities; inspect finished pieces against standards and specifications
  • Confirm raw materials are available to keep work moving
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment and work area
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; follow safety policies and protocols

What You Bring

  • 2–5 years of Press Brake operating experience
  • Strong understanding of punch/die tooling and set-up practices
  • Proficiency with measuring tools: square, tape measure, caliper, protractor
  • Ability to read drawings and translate them into accurate machine settings
  • Solid basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication
  • Safety-first mindset

What You’ll Gain

  • Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance
  • Work Location: In person

Equipment You’ll Touch

  • Press Brake (Trumpf, Amada)

Bring your precision. We’ll supply the pace, the teamwork, and the purpose.

About the Company

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OPTO International