PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR MECHANIC 2 years’ experience setting up and OR operating precision forming press brakes. A press brake is a machine tool for bending sheet and plate material, most commonly sheet metal. It forms predetermined bends by clamping the workpiece between a matching punch and die. A press back uses automatic back gauge to help the operator bend material properly. $20- $28 based on experience 1nd Shift Mon–Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm