Press Brake - Sheet Metal I

Press Brake Operator Sheet Metal I

Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) is seeking a Press Brake Operator Sheet Metal I responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of press brake machinery used to bend, form, and shape metal materials. This position requires a strong understanding of machine operations, metalworking, blueprint reading, and quality inspection to ensure parts are produced accurately, safely, and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal materials according to blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Select the appropriate tools, dies, and machine settings for each job.
• Measure and inspect completed workpieces using calipers to ensure they meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Follow all safety protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with production team members to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Identify and report defects or issues with materials, equipment, or processes to the appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in machine operation is preferred.
• 3 years previous experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety standards and procedures.
• Basic math skills for measurements and machine setup calculations.
• Ability to lift heavy materials 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Salary Expectations

$25$28 per hour

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

• Health insurance, including dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

About HII

HII, headquartered in Chatsworth, California, U.S.A., is a leading supplier of integrated products, services, and support to military forces, aviation and commercial industries, government agencies, and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense and commercial technology, the Company develops, manufactures, and supports a broad range of systems for more than one hundred industries, as well as mission-critical and military sustainment requirements worldwide. We are extremely proud that our extensive design capabilities enable us to produce some of the most sophisticated units known to today's technology.

Our corporate, engineering, and manufacturing facilities, located in Chatsworth, California, and Forsyth, Georgia, encompass more than 625,000 square feet. Our manufacturing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including CNC lathes and mills, computerized tube bending equipment, automatic press brakes, programmable punch presses, laser topography scanners, and other quality verification devices.

HII has combined exceptional talent, skill, and equipment to best serve our customers' needs.

HII is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities. HII also prohibits discrimination and harassment against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, including physical, emotional, and mental health conditions, or status as a protected veteran.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or who are unable to access or use the online application process and require an alternative method of applying, may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io, for assistance.

Hydraulics International, Inc.