Press Brake Operator

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Press Brake Operators for projects located in or around Clackamas, OR . This is a first shift opportunity and the pay rate is up to $30/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Press Brake Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form steel components

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and sketches

• Verify measurements using tape measures, calipers, squares, micrometers, angle finders, and gauges

• Perform basic shop math, including fractions, decimals, angles, and measurements

• Safely handle steel plates, sheets, and fabricated parts

• Inspect finished parts to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy

• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required PPE

• Maintain awareness of pinch points, crush hazards, suspended loads, stored energy, and moving equipment

• Use proper lifting techniques and approved material-handling methods

• Report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervision immediately

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Requirements:

• Experience operating a press brake or similar metal-forming equipment preferred

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings

• Basic understanding of steel fabrication processes and material types

• Proficiency with common measuring tools

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable attendance and strong communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience operating Cincinnati press brake equipment

• Experience with CNC press brake controls and manual machine adjustments

• Knowledge of bend allowances, bend deductions, springback, tooling selection, and forming sequences

• Experience working in a structural steel or fabrication shop

• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience

• Familiarity with fabrication quality-control procedures

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

• Vacation Pay

• Health insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

“ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office ( to verify the request.

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Location

US-OR-CLACKAMAS

Posted Date 2 days ago (8/7/2026 2:24 PM)

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Category Machine - Machinist

Location US-OR-CLACKAMAS