Press Brake Setup/ Operator

Description

 Skilled Press Brake Operator to set up and operate both automated and manual press brakes according to work instructions, achieving specified quality standards and production rates.

• Interpret prints and work orders to determine the best fabrication methods and production requirements.
• Verify materials, select tooling, and adjust equipment as needed.
• Create or modify CNC press brake programs at the machine or offline.
• Set up and operate press brakes or other bending equipment to produce parts per specifications.
• Inspect parts for quality and make necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Monitor equipment performance to meet quality and production targets.
• Maintain accurate production records, including counts, labels, and data entry.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

Requirements

· Minimum 5 years of manufacturing-related education or work experience in a metal fabrication facility

· Prior press brake equipment setup/programming experience

· Proficiency in a minimum of 50% of CNC controls 

· Ability to read a print, perform shop mathematics calculations, and use a micrometer/caliper 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Model Maker apprenticeship completed

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

· Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform tasks within the company’s ERP system (Epicor, a plus)

Physical Requirements: 

· Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system.

· Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments.

Working Conditions: 

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting. 

Benefits Programs

· Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment. 

· Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.

· Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.

· Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

Paid Time Off 

· Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.

· IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)

· Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 

1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.