Press Brake Operator

CNC Press Brake OperatorOperate CNC press brakes to form carbon steel plate and sheet to specification for a steel service center/mill environment. Select tooling, set up programs, and make precision bends on parts ranging from light gauge sheet to heavy plate while meeting safety, quality, and throughput expectations. Schedule: Full-time; 1st or 2nd shift; shifts up to 12 hours, MondaySaturday, as business needs require.Key ResponsibilitiesRead and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and traveler/cut lists; verify grade, thickness, and heat/lot identification before processing.Set up press brake (tool selection, die alignment, back-gauge setup, program entry/offsets); perform first-article inspections and hold tolerances per drawing.Execute safe, efficient forming of steel components (flanges, channels, brackets, plate parts), making real-time adjustments for springback, tooling wear, and material variation.Use precision measuring tools (calipers, protractors, height gauges, tape) to verify angles and dimensions; document QC checks in ERP/routers.Handle material using overhead crane and/or forklift to load/unload and stage WIP; tag parts with heat numbers and work order info for traceability.Perform basic preventative maintenance (wipe-down, lubrication, tooling inspection) and request service for mechanical/electrical issues.Maintain housekeeping (5S) and follow all safety procedures, including pinch-point awareness and lockout/tagout when required.Support other production tasks (shear, saw, burning, packaging) when needed to meet schedule.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent.1+ year press brake experience (CNC preferred) in a steel fabrication or service-center setting.Ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement tools.Proficient with material handling and safe rigging; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/bend for extended periods.Comfortable working 1st or 2nd shift with overtime up to 12-hour shifts, MondaySaturday.Preferred QualificationsExperience forming heavy plate and long parts using staged tooling and multiple-hit sequences.Familiarity with ERP scanning and heat-number traceability.Additional equipment skills (shear, plasma/oxy-fuel, forklift, overhead crane certifications).Safety Focus Strict adherence to machine guarding, pinch-point controls, PPE, and crane/forklift safety. Report hazards, near misses, and equipment issues immediately.Note: Duties and qualifications listed are representative, not exhaustive. Team members may be asked to perform other tasks to meet customer and safety requirements.