Precision Press Brake Operator, Sheet Metal
OPTO International
Job Description
Job Description
Craft the Curve. Own the Angle. Build What Lasts.
OPTO’s mission is simple: help retailers succeed with fixtures that are durable, customizable, and dependable. We move quickly, communicate constantly, and back our promises with execution our customers can count on. Join a team where your craftsmanship directly shapes what shoppers see and touch.
Your MissionTransform flat sheet metal into exact, specification-driven components using a press brake. You’ll set the stage—tooling in place, programs loaded, and settings tuned—then run with purpose to meet production schedules without compromising quality.
Core Responsibilities- Operate a press brake to manufacture sheet metal parts and assemblies
- Prepare press tooling (punch and die); download and run programs at the machine control
- Make precise adjustments to maintain consistency and throughput
- Interpret technical drawings and work orders to guide set-up and inspections
- Monitor quality and quantities; inspect finished pieces against standards and specifications
- Confirm raw materials are available to keep work moving
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment and work area
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace; follow safety policies and protocols
- 2–5 years of Press Brake operating experience
- Strong understanding of punch/die tooling and set-up practices
- Proficiency with measuring tools: square, tape measure, caliper, protractor
- Ability to read drawings and translate them into accurate machine settings
- Solid basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication
- Safety-first mindset
- Benefits: Health insurance, Dental insurance
- Work Location: In person
- Press Brake (Trumpf, Amada)
Bring your precision. We’ll supply the pace, the teamwork, and the purpose.
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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