Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

The Press Brake Operator sets up and operates Amada press brake machines to produce high?precision custom sheet metal components. This role works directly from blueprints and GD&T specifications, handles both long?run and short?run production, and maintains tight tolerances while supporting preventative maintenance for fabrication equipment in a modern, climate?controlled job shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Amada press brake machines to produce custom sheet metal parts.
• Work with sheet metal thicknesses ranging from 20 gauge up to 3/8 inch.
• Read, interpret, and work directly from blueprints and GD&T specifications to ensure accurate part production.
• Handle a daily mix of long?run and short?run jobs, adjusting quickly to different projects and products.
• Produce parts to very tight tolerances, typically ranging from 0.0001 to 0.002 inches.
• Perform precise measurements and quality checks to verify that parts meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Assist with preventative maintenance on press brakes and other fabrication equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Collaborate with team members in the fabrication shop to coordinate workflow and meet production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with shop standards.
• Adapt to working on state?of?the?art fabrication machinery, including LVD, Cincinnati, and CNC press brakes as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of press brake setup experience in a fabrication or precision sheet metal environment.
• Proven ability to set up and operate Amada press brake machines or similar CNC press brakes.
• Strong experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application in production.
• Demonstrated ability to work with sheet metal thicknesses from 20 gauge to 3/8 inch.
• Ability to consistently hold tight tolerances from 0.0001 to 0.002 inches.
• Hands?on experience with precision sheet metal work (preferred).
• Familiarity with press brake operation on equipment such as LVD and Cincinnati machines.
• Solid understanding of fabrication shop practices and safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Skillset in precision sheet metal fabrication, including custom and prototype work.
• Experience operating CNC press brakes and related sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different types of projects, products, and run lengths.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high?quality, accurate parts.
• Effective communication skills for working within a team?oriented fabrication environment.
• Capability to support and follow preventative maintenance routines on fabrication equipment.
• Comfort working with modern, state?of?the?art machinery and technology in a job shop setting.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a 50% employer match on employee contributions up to 6%. The company offers wellness?oriented incentives, including a monthly insurance discount for nicotine?free employees and an HSA contribution for those who maintain a nicotine?free status for at least six months. Team members work in a clean, organized, and climate?controlled shop with modern equipment and also have opportunities to earn overtime, supporting both financial growth and work?life stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in an extremely clean, organized, and climate?controlled fabrication job shop focused on custom work. You will work daily with state?of?the?art equipment, including Amada press brakes and other modern machines that are mostly only a few years old, such as LVD, Cincinnati, and CNC press brakes. The environment involves a mix of long?run and short?run custom projects, requiring flexibility and adaptability to different products and setups. The shop emphasizes safety, precision, and efficient workflows, providing a comfortable and professional setting for skilled fabrication work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vadnais Heights, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vadnais Heights, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.