CNC Press Brake Operator

Lever, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Company events

Dental care

Extended health care

Vision care

Job summary

Flynn Group of Companies in Surrey, BC is seeking a CNC Brake Press Operator to join the metals production team. This full-time role reports to the Metals Production Manager and is based at our manufacturing facility.

The position emphasizes safety, high-throughput production, tooling setup, process optimization, and routine quality checks. The ideal candidate has 3+ years with CNC press brakes, sheet metal training, and experience with folding systems and HMI diagnostics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a primary operator of CNC press brakes and accessories.
• Sheet Metal Worker or Metal Fabrication trade training.
• Strong understanding of folding systems and related material handling equipment.
• Understanding of CNC-controlled folding systems and HMI interfaces.
• Understanding of process capability, repeatability, and tolerance stack-up.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC press brakes and related accessories safely.
• Set up tooling and offsets with programmers to modify and standardize parameters.
• Diagnose process issues and communicate with programming and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operator training.
• Perform basic quality inspections of materials during checkpoints.
• Tally daily totals and provide reports.

Skills

CNC press brakes

Sheet metal fabrication

HMI interfaces

Diagnostics

Quality control

Tooling setup

Safety compliance

Tolerance analysis

Education

Sheet Metal Worker

Metal Fabrication trade training

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

$35 - $45 an hour

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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.