Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Job Description

**Join a company where your skills matter, your ideas are valued, and every project is different.

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J&K Commercial Construction is a growing custom stainless-steel fabrication company serving restaurants, hospitals, schools, casinos, correctional facilities, and commercial foodservice operations throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants more than just another production job. If you enjoy solving fabrication challenges, working on custom projects, and being part of a team that values quality over quantity, we'd like to meet you.

Unlike repetitive production shops, every day at J&K brings new and unique fabrication projects. You'll work alongside an experienced team building high-quality custom commercial kitchen equipment that is installed in facilities across the region.

**What We Offer

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• Competitive pay based on experience

• Full-time, year-round employment

• Paid hands-on training and continuing skill development

• Health benefits

• Paid holidays and vacation

• Overtime opportunities

• Modern fabrication equipment

• A clean, professional work environment

• Advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company

If you're looking for a long-term career and not just another job, J&K is the place to grow.

**What You'll Do

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• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and shop blueprints

• Set up and operate CNC press brakes for custom stainless-steel fabrication

• Perform one-off and short-run setups for custom parts

• Determine proper bend sequences and tooling for each project

• Verify bend allowances and finished dimensions

• Use precision measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors

• Inspect finished parts to ensure exceptional quality and accuracy

• Troubleshoot machine setups and make adjustments when necessary

• Work closely with welders, fabricators, and shop personnel to keep projects moving efficiently

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

• Safely lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds

**What We're Looking For

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• Minimum 2 years of press brake experience

• Experience forming stainless steel and other sheet metal materials

• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Excellent attention to detail

• Pride in producing high-quality work

• Dependable, punctual, and motivated

• Valid driver's license

• Basic computer skills

• Willingness to obtain forklift, industrial safety, and CPR certifications after hire

**Bonus Qualifications

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Experience with:

• CNC press brake programming and setup

• Custom fabrication (non-production environments)

• Precision sheet metal manufacturing

• Stainless-steel fabrication

**Why Join J&K?

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• At J&K, you're not just making parts—you'll help build custom commercial kitchens that serve thousands of people every day. Our team works on projects that require craftsmanship, creativity, and precision, not repetitive assembly-line production.

• We're committed to investing in our employees through training, advancement opportunities, and a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and quality. If you're looking for a company where your skills are appreciated and your career can continue to grow, J&K is the place for you.

• Apply today and become part of a team that's building some of the Pacific Northwest's finest custom stainless-steel fabrication projects.

You should be proficient in:

• Driver's License
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake