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Press Brake Operator

$25.65 per hour

Total Talent

Press Brake Operator

Location: Carol Stream, IL 60108

Pay Rate: $25.65/hr

Shift: M- Th 6:30pm - 5am

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Operate and set up press brake and fabrication equipment (Amada, Salvagnini, manual machines)
  • Read and interpret blueprints, material gauges, and tolerances
  • Adjust machine settings, troubleshoot issues, and maintain program files and tooling
  • Perform quality checks (first/last piece, measurements, and defect inspection)
  • Verify materials, remove burrs/coatings, and move parts to next workstations
  • Maintain inventory accuracy, complete documentation, and follow SOPs
  • Communicate effectively with team and report issues to leadership
  • Maintain a clean, safe work environment and support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 1-4 years of press brake or fabrication experience preferred
  • Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (calipers, tape measure, etc.)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Ability to operate fabrication equipment and basic computer systems
  • Self-motivated team player with strong communication skills
  • High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical & Additional Requirements:

  • Ability to stand 6-8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to operate forklifts/order pickers (preferred)
  • Experience with shipping systems or MRP/QAD a plus
  • Must follow all PPE and safety requirements
  • Associate can report any hazards and concerns to the Illinois Department of Labor by call the Departments Day and Temporary Labor Services Act toll-free hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io

Total Talent Resources and QFS does not provide any transportation resources or meals for our associates during any assignments.

You are responsible for your own meals and coordinating getting to and from the job site through your own resources.

Total Talent Resources and QFS verify all information contained in this statement are True and Correct to the best of our knowledge and ability.

Total Talent
Vacancy posted 8 hours ago
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