Press Brake Operator

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up and operating press brake equipment to fabricate metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This position will also operate water jet cutting equipment and production saws as required to support fabrication schedules and production demands. The ideal candidate will have experience reading blueprints, performing machine setups, conducting quality inspections, and safely operating various fabrication equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Press Brake Operations

• Set up and operate CNC and manual press brake machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, work orders, and specifications.

Waterjet Operations

• Set up and operate CNC waterjet cutting equipment.
• Verify cut quality and dimensional accuracy of finished components.

Saw Operations

• Operate horizontal, vertical, and/or cold saws to cut raw materials according to production requirements.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating press brake equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating waterjet cutting equipment.
• Experience operating industrial saws and fabrication equipment.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.

As a Federal Contractor, Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

*At our Pensacola, FL location you must also successfully obtain a TWIC card for location access.

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights . The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact for further assistance.