Press Brake Operator

Job Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio Our client is looking for a Press Brake Operator to join their team. Our client specializes in precision metal fabrication, custom electronic enclosures, and deep-drawn components for a variety of industries. The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC punch presses, CNC press brakes, and fiber laser cutting machines. Responsibilities/Duties: - Set up and operate CNC and/or mechanical sheet metal fabrication equipment. - Operate CNC punch presses, press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, and other fabrication equipment as needed. - Perform complete or partial machine setups, including tooling changes, material setup, program selection, and first-piece verification. - Set up and operate CNC press brakes, including selection and installation of punches and dies, back gauge setup, bend sequence verification, and part inspection. - Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and job travelers. - Read and understand dimensions, tolerances, bend specifications, hole locations, and other product requirements. - Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, height gauges, angle gauges, and other inspection tools. - Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure parts meet quality requirements. - Adjust machine programs and machine settings as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality. - Select appropriate tooling, dies, punches, and forming methods based on material type, thickness, and part requirements. - Load, unload, and safely handle sheet metal and fabricated components. - Monitor machine performance and identify potential quality, tooling, material, or equipment issues. - Troubleshoot basic machine and production problems and communicate more complex issues to supervision or maintenance. Requirements/Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED preferred. - Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication. - 5 years experience operating one or more of the following: o CNC punch presses o CNC press brakes o Fiber laser cutting machines o Other CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment - Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. - Strong understanding of sheet metal materials, including material thickness, bend characteristics, and forming requirements. - Experience using precision measuring equipment. - Ability to perform machine setups and make adjustments to maintain part quality. - Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. - Ability to regularly lift and move materials and parts within established safety guidelines. - Experience with CNC press brake programming or editing existing programs highly preferred.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a Synerfac Technical Staffing