Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

$23-29/hr | Weekly Pay

Operated press brake machines to bend sheet metal parts while meeting safety, quality, and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operated press brake equipment safely and according to quality requirements
• Bent metal parts up to 144 inches using approved setups
• Performed basic machine setups using blueprints and bend simulations
• Read and interpreted drawings to ensure accurate part production
• Recorded material movement and production data in EPICOR
• Worked with Leads and supervisors to resolve setup or production issues
• Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work area

Skills

• Press brake operation
• Blueprint reading
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Machine setup
• Troubleshooting
• CNC fundamentals
• Quality inspection

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Press Brake experience
• CNC experience (required for advanced roles)
• Knowledge of metal properties and inspection standards
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.