Metal Forming Technician -- Press Brake and Shear Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

Metal Forming Technician — Press Brake and Shear Programmer

Location: Indian Trail, NC

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Pay: $22–$28/hour DOE (Higher compensation may be considered for highly qualified candidates)

Is This You?

• Do you program press brakes directly at the control and prefer Delem/Delem 51T or Dellum interfaces?
• Can you move from blueprint to bend sequence without relying on offline programs?
• Do you run a CNC shear first so your press brake ops start with the right blanks?
• Are you the person others call when crowning, deflection, or calibration needs a quick fix?
• Do you enjoy mentoring operators and locking in best practices?

What You’ll Do

• Program, set up, and operate KAAST CNC press brakes to deliver precise, repeatable bends.
• Shear material to specification using CNC shear equipment before forming.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and specs; choose tooling and define bend sequences.
• Enter parameters (material type/thickness, dimensions, bend angles, leg sizes) and validate results with first-article checks.
• Troubleshoot in-process issues; adjust calibration, crowning, and deflection as needed.
• Perform on-the-floor program edits to maintain flow and accuracy.
• Inspect finished parts and document conformance to quality standards.
• Complete basic preventive maintenance and machine checks.
• Handle materials safely and assist with staging and movement.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, and production leadership to meet deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement—define standards, eliminate waste, and refine processes.
• Train and mentor less experienced operators on press brake fundamentals and Delem-controlled workflows.

QualificationsRequired

• 3+ years of CNC press brake setup, programming, and operation.
• Proficiency programming at the controller.
• Experience with Delem, Delem 51T, or Dellum controls (strongly preferred).
• Skilled with both CNC press brakes and shears.
• Tooling selection, bend calculations, and forming process expertise.
• Independent problem-solving and machine adjustment capability.
• Understanding of calibration, crowning, and deflection compensation.
• Blueprint and fabrication drawing literacy.
• Strong math and measurement accuracy.
• Self-directed with meticulous attention to quality.

Preferred

• KAAST equipment experience.
• Experience with aluminum, sheet metal, or architectural metals.
• General CNC programming background.
• Lean/process improvement familiarity.
• Forklift experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for long periods; frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Work in hot, cold, noisy, or dusty manufacturing environments.
• Safely guide large sheet metal components throughout fabrication.

Success Metrics

• Owns programming and operation of both CNC shear and press brake.
• Produces precise parts with minimal scrap.
• Quickly diagnoses and resolves machine/quality issues.
• Recognized as the Delem systems expert on the floor.
• Improves quality, efficiency, and fabrication processes.
• Elevates teammates through effective mentoring.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive pay aligned to experience.
• 90-day performance review with potential increase.
• Health benefits and 401(k).
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Long-term career growth.
• Access to modern fabrication equipment.
• Collaborative, improvement-focused team culture.

If precision, problem-solving, and craftsmanship excite you, step into a role where your programming skill and forming expertise make a daily impact.

Core Skills

• Blueprint reading
• Delem/Dellum
• KAAST press brake

Primary Equipment

• Press Brake