CNC Press Brake Machinist — Amada Programming Specialist

Torrey Holistics; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join our team as a CNC Press Brake Machinist, transforming prints into precisely formed parts on hydraulic, CNC-controlled press brakes. You will set up machines, load validated programs, and perform on-the-fly edits to ensure parts meet specifications.

You will review drawings, run first-article checks, and conduct inspections with gauges, maintaining safe, efficient production and contributing to lean improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must read complex blueprints and technical documents with confidence.
• Experience with Amada NT & NC9 programming and basic setups.
• Strong shop math and measurement fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Review travelers, drawings, and specs to confirm sequence and quality checkpoints.
• Set up hydraulic CNC press brake, load validated CNC programs, and edit as needed.
• Run first-article checks and verify dimensions before final inspection.
• Balance throughput and quality to meet schedules and time standards.
• Record progress in the E2 management system and keep tooling and fixtures ready.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Amada NT & NC9 programming

Shop math

Troubleshooting/mechanical

Tools

Amada NT & NC9

Job description

Join Us as a CNC Press Brake Machinist - Shape Precision From Sheet to Spec

You’ll report directly to the Manufacturing Manager and spend your day transforming prints into precisely formed parts on our hydraulic, CNC-controlled press brakes. If you love blending hands-on craft with thoughtful programming, this role gives you both—from setup through quality check.

Who you are

a detail-minded fabricator who can read complex blueprints, write or edit Amada NT & NC9 programs, and keep production flowing safely, on time, and to spec.

Employment Status

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:Non Exempt

A day in the life

• Begin by reviewing travelers, drawings, and specifications to confirm sequence, tooling, and quality checkpoints.
• Set up the hydraulic CNC press brake, load and retrieve validated CNC programs, and make on-the-fly edits as needed.
• Run first-article checks; inspect work using appropriate gauges; verify dimensions before releasing for final inspection.
• Balance throughput and quality - meeting schedule and time standards for each assignment.
• Capture job progress and completion in the E2 management system for accurate tracking.
• Keep your machine dialed-in - clean, lubricated, with proper fluid levels; return all fixtures and tooling at job close.
• Flag issues early and partner with supervision to resolve; make routine decisions and elevate complex problems.
• Spot setup-reduction and Lean/6S improvements; share ideas with the appropriate 6S team lead.

What you’ll deliver

• Parts that meet or exceed all dimensional and cosmetic requirements.
• On-time completion aligned with internal and customer delivery targets.
• Safe, consistent machine operation and tidy work areas.

What you bring

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with strong metal forming/fabrication fundamentals.
• Fluency in reading blueprints and technical documents; confident with shop math.
• Proficiency programming/operating Amada press brakes (NT & NC9), including basic setups and punch/press operations.
• Hands-on skill with inspection gauges and deburring; strong equipment/mechanical troubleshooting ability.
• Organized, self-starting multitasker with excellent communication and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Basic computer literacy and a valid Driver’s License.

Tools & technology

• Primary: Press Brake (CNC, hydraulic)

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.

Notes

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.