CNC Brake Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Brake Press Operator – CNC

The Company

Our client is a growing, values-driven organization focused on doing the right things. They are a publicly traded company with a strong reputation for integrity, community involvement, and fostering an inclusive environment where employees can build and grow their careers.

The organization emphasizes that its people are central to its success, driving product quality, innovation, and customer experience. With a long history of growth and industry leadership, the company is a recognized global supplier within its sector, with operations and employees located across multiple regions worldwide.

If you are looking to join a company where your work has a meaningful impact and where you can take pride in what you do, this opportunity may be a strong fit.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Brake Press Operator is to bend sheet metal according to design specifications and ensure that all finished products meet quality standards and are free of defects.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and meeting production and quality expectations. A minimum of 2 years of CNC brake press experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate shear and/or press brake equipment for established production work
• Select appropriate punches and dies based on material type and thickness
• Load, install, and properly set up tooling; adjust machine parameters for optimal performance
• Safely operate a forklift to move materials
• Grind finished products in preparation for sandblasting
• Complete work within established time and quality standards
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Identify equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; make adjustments within capability and report issues to management
• Cross-train and assist in other job functions as needed
• Communicate with management regarding assignments and production or quality concerns
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment
• Recommend and support process improvements
• Follow all required safety procedures before and during operations

Schedule:
Typical working hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with flexibility based on production needs

Work Requirements

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently required to:

• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavy materials
• Squat, kneel, bend, twist, grasp, and reach overhead and outward
• Stand and walk for extended periods (1–12 hours per day, up to 6 days per week)
• Work in a non-temperature-controlled environment
• Operate in a fast-paced industrial setting while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including vision and hearing protection

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation to start (increases with tenure)
• 12 paid holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Educational reimbursement
• Matching gift program
• Employee stock purchase plan (discounted company stock)

Join a growing, mission-driven company where your work makes a real impact every day. We offer a supportive team environment, strong leadership, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Company Description

Join a growing, mission-driven company where your work makes a real impact every day. We offer a supportive team environment, strong leadership, excellent benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.