Press Brake Operator

⚙️ Press Brake Operator – CNC Fabrication | LVD • Safan • Pullmax

Join a family‑owned, cross‑training‑friendly fabrication shop where you’ll run CNC press brakes, lasers, turret punches, and water jets to produce high‑quality metal components. This role is perfect for a hands‑on fabricator who enjoys variety, teamwork, and working with both automated and manual equipment in a fast‑paced environment.

️ What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate CNC fabrication equipment including water jets, lasers, turret punches, and press brakes

• Perform cutting, punching, and forming according to work orders, travelers, and engineering drawings

• Load and unload sheet metal , plate, and raw materials safely and efficiently

• Select tooling and dies based on job specs, material thickness, and forming requirements

• Read blueprints and flat patterns to ensure accurate bends and part geometry

• Adjust machine parameters to maintain tight tolerances and consistent part quality

• Inspect finished parts using calipers, protractors, gauges, and precision tools

• Operate manual fabrication tools such as saws, drills, grinders, and tapping equipment

• Maintain part traceability and ensure shop traveler accuracy

• Stage and label completed parts for downstream welding or electrical assembly

• Perform routine machine cleaning and basic troubleshooting

• Record production data and part counts in shop‑floor tracking systems

• Report material shortages or equipment issues promptly

• Assist teammates across fabrication tasks to support daily production goals

Essential Skills

• 2+ years CNC fabrication experience with water jets, lasers, turret punches, and press brakes

• Proficiency with LVD, Safan, and Pullmax or similar press brake brands

• Tooling and die selection for various materials and thicknesses

• Strong blueprint reading and flat‑pattern interpretation

• Precision measuring tool experience (calipers, protractors, gauges)

• Metal fabrication knowledge including material characteristics and forming behavior

• Safe material handling for sheet metal and plate

• Manual fabrication equipment operation

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a hands‑on shop environment

• Attention to detail for part traceability and accurate production records

• Team‑oriented mindset with willingness to assist wherever needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CNC job‑shop experience

• Familiarity with shop travelers and tracking systems

• Comfort with older but well‑maintained machinery

• Basic troubleshooting skills

• Strong communication for reporting issues and coordinating workflow

• Organizational skills for staging and labeling parts

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, small‑company culture with real cross‑training opportunities

• 4% 401(k) company match

• Blue Cross Blue Shield health benefits with strong single‑coverage contribution

• Six paid holidays

• Family‑owned environment focused on teamwork, stability, and long‑term growth

Work Environment

You’ll work in a hands‑on, family‑owned fabrication shop operating CNC water jets, lasers, turret punches, and press brakes (LVD, Safan, Pullmax). Expect daily interaction with sheet metal, plate, and various metals, plus manual tools like saws, drills, grinders, and tapping equipment. The environment is production‑focused, safety‑driven, and highly collaborative , with regular material handling and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Inver Grove Heights,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.