CNC Press Brake Operator

Aleron; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a temporary-to-hire role in a manufacturing setting. You will operate CNC equipment, measure parts, and ensure quality while supporting safety and efficiency.

The position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment, with potential permanent placement based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience as a press brake operator.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Measure finished parts with precision instruments to specifications.
• Mount, align, replace, and adjust tools and fixtures on machines.
• Monitor machines and adjust feed, speed, and tooling as needed.
• Stop machines to change tooling and setup per sequence.
• Lift and handle heavy pieces with hoists or cranes.
• Insert control instructions and modify programs as needed.

Skills

Press brake operation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Employment Type: Temp to hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Compensation: $21.46

Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm | M_F

About the Opportunity:

Join a respected manufacturing organization and play a critical role in producing high-quality precision components using advanced CNC machining equipment. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are top priorities. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to transition into a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

What You'll Do:

Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures. Remove and replace dull cutting tools. Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Listen to machines during operation in order to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems. Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction. Stop machines to remove finished work pieces, or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequences. Lift work pieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes. Modify cutting programs to account for problems encountered during operation and save modified programs. Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts. Insert control instructions into machine control units to start operation.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience working as a press brake operator
• High School Diploma

What Sets You Apart:

• Calculate machine speed and feed ratios, and the size and position of cuts
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Lift work pieces to machines manually, or with hoists or cranes.

Additional Information:

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.