Press Brake Operator- $1000 Sign on bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Press Brake Operator

About Winholt Equipment

For more than 80 years, Winholt Equipment has been a leader in the custom manufacturing of food handling and preparation equipment. Our success comes from skilled craftsmanship, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating press brake machines and a solid understanding of metal fabrication processes. This position requires strong technical skills, precision, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, program, and operate CNC press brake machinery to bend and form metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine appropriate machine settings and fabrication methods.
• Select and install appropriate tooling for each job, ensuring accuracy during set-up and changeovers.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, protractors, tape measures, and squares to ensure dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Make minor machine adjustments as needed and troubleshoot basic mechanical or programming issues.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to safety standards at all times.
• Document production data and maintain accurate records of work completed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have experience operating CNC press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of tooling, bend allowances, and metal characteristics.
• Ability to perform accurate measurements and basic mathematical calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work overtime when necessary.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• 401K with matching
• Life Insurance, AD&D & STD
• Paid Time Off
• $1000 Sign on Bonus.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Able to wear required PPE such as eye protection.

Winholt Equipment Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Winholt is honored to celebrate 80 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve grown from pioneering shopping cart solutions to becoming a trusted U.S. leader in foodservice, retail, e‑commerce, distribution, and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Woodbury, NY, with manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, we continue to set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Company Description

Winholt is honored to celebrate 80 years of engineering and manufacturing excellence. Since our founding in 1946, we’ve grown from pioneering shopping cart solutions to becoming a trusted U.S. leader in foodservice, retail, e‑commerce, distribution, and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Woodbury, NY, with manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California, we continue to set the standard for quality, reliability, and innovation.