Press Brake Operator

Job Summary:

The Press Brake Operator will program and operate a press brake to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a press brake to customer parts from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Program, set up, and adjust press brake as required by customer specifications and production schedules.
  
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to operate the press brake.
• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

After a 90 day review, employees are eligible for benefits, including; Health and Dental Insurance, PTO, Holiday pay, and a company-matched retirement.

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Focus Manufacturing is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationality, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, affection or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran status, physical, sensory, or mental disability, perceived disability, AIDS and HIV status, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait, liability for service in the Armed Forces, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local laws.