Brake Press Operator

The Brake Press Operator sets up and operates manual or CNC press brakes (such as Amada, Trumpf, or Cincinnati) to bend, form, and shape metal sheets and extrusions. This position requires reading blueprints to determine bend sequences, selecting the proper tooling/dies, and inspecting formed parts to ensure precise angles and dimensions before they move to welding, painting, or assembly.The Brake Press Operator sets up and operates manual or CNC press brakes (such as Amada, Trumpf, or Cincinnati) to bend, form, and shape metal sheets and extrusions. This position requires reading blueprints to determine bend sequences, selecting the proper tooling/dies, and inspecting formed parts to ensure precise angles and dimensions before they move to welding, painting, or assembly. This is a 1st shift, Monday-Thursday - will work Fridays if overtime is required. 6a-4:30p $19.50/hr

salary: $19.5 - $19.51 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Machine Setup & Operation: Load tooling (punches and dies) into press brakes according to job setup sheets. Set backgauges, bend angles, and stroke depths on CNC control panels.

• Metal Bending & Forming: Feed, position, and align sheet metal, aluminum, or structural stock against machine stops to execute single or multi-stage bends safely.

• Blueprint Reading & Math: Interpret engineering drawings, flat patterns, and work instructions to determine bend deductions, flange dimensions, and material thickness allowances.

• Quality Inspection (ISO 9001): Measure prototype and production parts using protractors, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure bend angles meet exact tolerances.

• Tooling Maintenance: Clean, inspect, and organize dies and punches; report worn or damaged tooling to management or the setup team.

• Material Handling & Safety: Move raw sheet metal and finished formed components using overhead cranes, sheet lifters, or forklifts while strictly following plant safety protocols and wearing required PPE.

Skills

• Press Operation
• metal fabrication

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.