1st Shift Press Brake Operator: Precision, Growth & Benefits

Strong Hold; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision

Employer Paid Life & Disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Strong Hold is seeking a reliable 1st shift Press Brake Operator in Louisville, KY to set up, program, and operate press brake machinery to bend and form heavy-duty steel components for cabinets, workstations, and carts. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and perform thorough quality checks to ensure our high standards are met.

You will join a team that values practical, clean facilities, long-term relationships, and performance rewards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program press brake machines using dies, punches, and back gauges per blueprints.
• Form and bend sheet metal and steel plate to precise angles and dimensions for cabinets, workstations, and carts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and drawings to determine material requirements and bending sequences.
• Inspect finished components using calipers, squares, and tape measures to ensure quality.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep a clean, safe workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal machinery operation

Measurement & gauging

Quality control

Tools

Press brake tooling

CNC machinery

Calipers & tape measures

Job description

Strong Hold is seeking a reliable 1st shift Press Brake Operator in Louisville, KY to set up, program, and operate press brake machinery to bend and form heavy-duty steel components for cabinets, workstations, and carts. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and perform thorough quality checks to ensure our high standards are met.

You will join a team that values practical, clean facilities, long-term relationships, and performance rewards.