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Press Brake Operator

Balance Staffing - Austin

Job Description

Job Description

A Press Brake Operator sets up, calibrates, and operates machinery to bend, fold, and shape sheet metal according to blueprints, CAD files, or job orders. They ensure precise, high-quality components, perform routine maintenance, and adhere to safety protocols. The role involves reading technical drawings, selecting tools, and inspecting parts for defects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Quality Inspection: Measure finished pieces using calipers, gauges, or blueprints to ensure accuracy.
  • Reading Blueprints: Interpret technical drawings and, if necessary, understand programming and mathematics for accurate fabrication.
  • Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and basic maintenance on machinery to ensure proper function.
  • Safety and Efficiency: Maintain a clean, safe workspace, often working in a fast-paced, noisy industrial environment.
  • Machine Setup: Select proper dies and punches for the press brake, inputting data, and calibrating the machine for specific bends.
  • Operations:
    Operate computer-controlled (CNC) or manual press brakes to form metal parts to specifications.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of metal fabrication principles, shop math (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals), and blueprint reading.
  • Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or CNC programming is often required.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, walk, and frequently lift/maneuver metal materials up to 25-50 pounds.
  • Attention to Detail: High precision to prevent errors in metal bending.
  • Amata press brake experience preferred
\nCompany Description

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Company Description

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Vacancy posted 23 days ago
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