Press Brake Set up Operator - Compumeric

PlayCore; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Canada is seeking a skilled CNC Press Brake Set-Up Operator. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in setting up CNC press brake machines and will be capable of reading blueprints, performing setups on various equipment, and leading the press brake area. Strong math skills and communication abilities in English and Spanish are highly preferred. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience setting up Press Brake Machines necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up complex press brake equipment and perform troubleshooting.
• Maintain area hygiene above industry standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Lead operations, training, and scheduling work.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Math skills for equipment setup

Communication in English and Spanish

Job description

Summary

Compumeric engineering is seeking a CNC Press Brake Set-Up Operator. Ideal candidate will be skilled in performing set-ups, reading blueprints, using a tape measurer and calipers, and can perform set-ups on multiple machines including CNC Bystronic press brake. We’re looking for a long‑term candidate who is capable to lead the press brake area, assigning setup and controlling production floor job orders.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the Company’s mission and values-based culture by performing duties safely with quality, efficiency, and teamwork as a foundation.
• Proven and efficient capability setting up complex press brake equipment with heads up instrument panels along with CNC editing, troubleshooting, and preferably programming controls.
• Must have good math skills related to equipment set‑up, readings and analysis.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability with precision measurement equipment.
• Maintains area hygiene above industry standards.
• Develop and maintain solid employee morale and safety awareness.
• Adheres to safety and environmental rules.
• Performs general housekeeping.
• Ability to lead others in performing operations, set‑up, training, and scheduling assigned work.
• Ability to communicate with others in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned as appropriate and necessary.

Competencies

• Analytical Decision-Making
• Communication
• Learning & Development
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism & Integrity
• Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
• Teamwork & Relationship-Building
• Results Orientation
• Managing Others
• Other: Will prepare set-up and assign press brake work for his/her co‑workers.

Other Skills And Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience setting up Press Brake Machines necessary.

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.