Brake Press Programmer/Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Press Brake Programmer/Operator for the 3rd shift in a fast-paced fabrication shop. The role includes setting up machines, determining bend sequences and tooling, and operating the press brake to form parts to print specifications.

Required are 3-7 years of press brake experience and CNC programming experience, with familiarity in steel, stainless, and aluminum, plus bend allowance and springback knowledge.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years press brake experience in a fabrication environment.
• Experience programming CNC press brakes.
• Familiar with steel, stainless, and aluminum materials.
• Solid understanding of bend allowance/deduction, grain direction and springback.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines efficiently to minimize downtime and changeover time.
• Determine proper bend sequence, tooling selection, and tonnage requirements.
• Operate press brake to form parts to print specifications.
• Adjust programs and setups as needed to maintain quality.
• Read and interpret blueprints including bend callouts, tolerances, and GD&T basics.
• Assist less experienced operators when needed.
• Suggest improvements to bend sequences, tooling, and setups.

Skills

Press brake programming

CNC programming

Blueprint interpretation

GD&T basics

Tools

CNC press brakes

Tooling selection

Job description

Press Brake Programmer/Operator | $28/hr | 3rd Shift

A fast-paced custom fabrication shop is looking for an experienced Press Brake Programmer/Operator to join their 3rd shift team! This is a great opportunity for candidates who are looking to grow their skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up machines efficiently to minimize downtime and changeover time
• Determine proper bend sequence, tooling selection, and tonnage requirements
• Operate press brake to form parts to print specifications
• Adjust programs and setups as needed to maintain quality
• Read and Interpret blueprints including: bend callouts, tolerances, GD&T basics
• Assist less experienced operators when needed
• Suggest improvements to bend sequences, tooling, and setups

Requirements for Press Brake Operator/Programmer

• 3-7 years press brake experience in a fabrication environment
• Experience programming CNC press brakes
• Familiar with a variety of materials (steel, stainless, aluminum)
• Solid understanding of bend allowance/deduction, grain direction and springback

Work Environment/Schedule

• 3rd shift: 8:00pm-6:30am Monday-Friday (four day work week)
• Clean facility