Press Brake Operator
Company: Team Pinnacle Recruitment Services
Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Location: Fowler, CA
Employment Type: Seasonal
Pay Rate: $24 - $25 hourly rate.
Schedule: 1:15pm - 9:15pm
Team Pinnacle Recruitment Services is seeking a skilled and dependable Press Brake Operator to join a growing manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience setting up and operating CNC and/or manual press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal components according to blueprints and production specifications.
This position requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and adjust CNC and manual press brake machines to bend and form metal parts.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and technical specifications.
- Select and install appropriate tooling, dies, and machine settings based on material type and thickness.
- Perform accurate measurements using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and angle gauges.
- Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with dimensional tolerances and quality standards.
- Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain accuracy and minimize material waste.
- Perform first-piece inspections and routine quality checks throughout production.
- Work with various materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Maintain production schedules and meet daily manufacturing goals.
- Identify and report equipment malfunctions, quality issues, and safety concerns.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and keep machines and work areas clean and organized.
- Follow all company safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Collaborate with supervisors, quality control personnel, and other production team members.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience operating CNC or manual press brake machines in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of metal fabrication processes, bend allowances, and material properties.
- Experience with press brake tooling, machine setups, and adjustments.
- Proficiency using precision measuring instruments.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of press brake operating experience.
- Experience programming and operating CNC press brake equipment.
- Experience working in a high-volume metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus.