Press Brake Operator (III) - 1st Shift

Position Title: Press Brake Operator (III) - 1st Shift (Confidential Client)

Location: Carol Stream, IL | On-site

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $60K to $75K


• Bonus: Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Benefits

Health/dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off and holiday pay; 401(k) investment plan; safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement; referral bonuses; bonus plan for all full-time employees.

Position Summary

Press Brake Operator (Level III) to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards. Candidates will be aligned III (Lead/Supervisor).

Schedule: 1st Shift (M-F; 7:00am-3:30pm).

Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Primary Functions

• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area


• Perform quality inspections per documentation and control plans


• Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and work instructions


• Use basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, squares)


• Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions


• Meet attendance and efficiency standards


• Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)


• Assist in other areas as needed


• Calibrate press brake equipment and manage tool libraries


• Identify bend sequences without reference sheets


• Train and mentor employees on quality and efficiency standards


• Lead safety initiatives and participate in team meetings


• Coordinate maintenance needs and ensure preventative maintenance completion


• Analyze and resolve complex production issues


• Exceed company standards for quality and efficiency


• Support production scheduling and communication with leadership

Must-Haves

• 4+ years’ related experience.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions


• Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division


• Know when to add shims (.010, .020)


• Understand tooling for hemming or offsets


• Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness


• Ability to make new programs on the machine


• Ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to reach company standards for quality and efficiency.


• High School diploma.


• Stable work history is required.


• Local candidates only — no relocation assistance available.


• Visa sponsorship is not available.