Brake Press Operator: Precision Metal Fabrication

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator for a Chattanooga-based job shop. The role involves setting up, programming, and operating press brake equipment, with turret press and shear duties.

Candidates should have previous machine operator experience, be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch, and possess basic math skills. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour, with safety and quality as priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operator experience required (press brake experience preferred)
• Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16” accurately
• Strong basic math skills
• Experience working with various metal materials is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate press brake machinery
• Operate turret press and shear machines
• Read and interpret measurements accurately (down to 1/16” of an inch)
• Perform basic mathematical calculations for measurements and layouts
• Work with various materials including hot roll, hot roll P&O, stainless steel, brass, and copper
• Maintain quality and safety standards in a production environment

Skills

Machine operation

Tape measure reading

Mathematical skills

Materials handling

Tools

Press brake

Turret press

Shear machines

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator for a Chattanooga-based job shop. The role involves setting up, programming, and operating press brake equipment, with turret press and shear duties.

Candidates should have previous machine operator experience, be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch, and possess basic math skills. Pay starts at $22.00 per hour, with safety and quality as priorities.