CNC Press Brake Operator

Flynn Group of Companies; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Company events

Job summary

Flynn Group of Companies is seeking a CNC Brake Press Operator for our Surrey facility. You will operate a large footprint CNC brake press, set up tooling, and work with programmers to adjust parameters. You will perform quality inspections and support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality fabrication of sheet metal products.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of CNC press brake experience, sheet metal trade training, and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a CNC press brake operator.
• Knowledge of custom flashings, panels, and sequencing is a plus.
• Experience with folding systems and material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CNC press brake and related accessories with safety as a priority.
• Set up tooling and program offsets to standardize parameters.
• Diagnose process issues and coordinate with programming/maintenance teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operator training.
• Perform basic quality inspections of materials at checkpoints.
• Support project teams to produce high-quality products.

Skills

CNC press brakes

Program setup

Quality inspections

Sheet metal fabrication

HMI interfaces

Tooling adjustment

Reading blueprints

Education

Sheet Metal Worker or Metal Fabrication trade training

Tools

Calipers

Angle gauges

Job description

At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career

The CNC Brake Press Operator is a full-time position reporting to the Metals Production Manager. This position will be based out of our Manufacturing Facility (located at 2365 192 Street Surrey, BC).

A Day In The Life

• With safety as the primary focus, operate a large footprint double folder and other associated accessories such as loaders, slitter, and decoiler
• Work with programmer to set up tooling and work offsets to help modify and standardize program parameters as required
• Diagnose process issues and communicate clearly with programming and maintenance teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement, documentation, and operator training
• Preform basic quality inspections of raw and finished materials throughout the operational checkpoints
• Work with project teams to produce a quality product that everyone can be proud of
• Assist in creating samples and feasibility studies on products and process of the operation around the brake press
• Adjust tooling, and reset equipment for product change overs
• Tally daily totals and provide reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

What We Are Seeking

• 3+ years of experience as a primary operator of CNC press brakes and accessories along with knowledge of custom flashings, panels, and sequencing
• Sheet Metal Worker or Metal Fabrication trade training
• Strong understanding of folding systems and related material handling equipment
• Strong understanding of sheet metal and finish types for process requirements
• Ability to work within standardized, program‑driven production environments
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, repeatability, and safe operation in a high‑throughput environment
• Understanding of CNC‑controlled folding systems, not just manual brake operation
• Experience working with machine HMI interfaces, diagnostics screens, and alarm states
• Understanding of process capability, repeatability, and tolerance stack‑up
• Familiarity with standard work, setup sheets, or documented operating envelopes
• Proficiency using measuring tools (calipers, angle gauges, bend testers)
• Formal training on:
  • CNC press brakes/folders
  • Automated folding systems
• Experience with 20ft+ brake presses or similar machinery is an advantage
• Experience with double leaf brakes is an asset

What We Offer

• RRSP matching
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

Disclosure: We use an AI-powered system to initially screen resumes. However, all applications/resumes are also reviewed by our team of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Professionals to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation in determining a candidate’s potential fit for a role they applied to.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.