Brake Press Operator - Precision Sheet Metal Forming

Accurate Personnel LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Chicago, IL to set up and operate press brakes and related forming equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and ensuring parts meet tolerances in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate will have setup experience on press brakes, be detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a focus on quality output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal forming or operating press brakes in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail, mathematical skills, and commitment to quality
• Physical ability to handle materials, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
• Setup experience on press brakes
• Hands-on experience with Accupress and/or Amada press brakes
• Familiarity with ERP systems for job tracking, inventory, and production reporting
• Experience with a range of materials and gauges common in custom fabrication (e.g., 22ga to 7 ga steel)
• General knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (laser, punching, welding)

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines (and related forming equipment) to bend, form, and shape various gauges of sheet metal to meet tolerances.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, job travelers, and work orders to determine forming requirements, bend sequences, and tolerances
• Select appropriate dies, tooling, and machine settings for different materials and thicknesses
• Perform test bends, measure parts with precision tools, and adjust to ensure parts meet specifications
• Inspect formed parts for quality, accuracy, and defects; collaborate with supervision as needed
• Maintain equipment and keep a clean, safe work area

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint interpretation

Quality awareness

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Tools

Accupress

Amada

ERP systems

Job description

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Chicago, IL to set up and operate press brakes and related forming equipment. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and ensuring parts meet tolerances in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate will have setup experience on press brakes, be detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 lbs. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a focus on quality output.