Press Brake Operator

Job Description:

Now Hiring Press Brake Operator

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour

Schedule: 3 PM - 11:30 PM | Monday - Friday

Where Real Operators Earn Real Respect.

Press Brake Opening. Let's Get You In.

You bring the know-how, we bring the gear. Every shift, you'll run the press brake, shape metal right, and keep things moving steadily. Real work, real pay, and a crew that respects hustle - that's what you'll find here at this Bethlehem Press Brake Operator job.

"The assignments are decent pay. They asked the farthest I would drive, and what I wanted for minimum pay. I like having the flexibility to take time off, if I need to." - Assembly/Machine Operator

Your kind of skill deserves this kind of shop. Apply Now.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications, production documents, and work instructions.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of press brake machine setup and operating experience in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Experience reading blueprints, measuring finished parts, and maintaining production quality standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, make machine adjustments, and support workflow efficiency.
• Strong teamwork, dependability, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and cross-train in other departments as needed.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during production shifts.
• Frequent use of hands, arms, and manual dexterity to operate machinery and handle materials.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and reach throughout the workday.
• Regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical equipment in a fast-paced, high-noise manufacturing environment.
• Strong close vision and focus adjustment capabilities for inspection and measurement tasks.

Job Duties

• Set up and operate press brake machinery according to production specifications.
• Read work orders and adjust machine settings, stops, and guides for accurate production.
• Measure and inspect finished parts to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform routine machine maintenance, including lubrication and basic equipment care.
• Stack, mark, package, and transport completed products.
• Support departmental workflow and production goals while maintaining efficiency.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and quality standards.
• Assist with cross-training and provide production support in other manufacturing areas as needed.

Benefits:

• Good weekly pay with direct deposit
• Benefits that cover medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Safety first, always
• Optional 401(k) savings plan
• Crew-only discounts on everyday stuff

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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