CNC Press Brake Operator

Fifer Sheet Metal; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifer Sheet Metal in Richmond, VA is seeking a CNC Press Brake Operator to set up, run and monitor CNC press brake machines for bending and forming sheet metal. You will interpret drawings, select tooling, run tests, and adjust settings to ensure accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities include inspecting parts, recording production data, and maintaining equipment while following safety procedures. This is a full-time, on-site role in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong machine operation skills, including experience with CNC press brakes and related production equipment.
• Hands-on machining and milling abilities for working with sheet metal and other materials.
• Knowledge of machinery setup, adjustment, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Experience with quality control practices, including measuring parts and verifying conformity to specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Previous experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing preferred; vocational or technical training in machining or industrial technology is beneficial.
• Capability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and work in a production environment as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC press brake machines to bend and form sheet metal.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to meet specifications.
• Select tooling and perform test runs, adjusting settings for accuracy.
• Inspect finished parts and record production data.
• Maintain equipment, perform routine checks, and follow safety procedures.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules.

Skills

CNC press brakes operation

Machine operation

Reading blueprints / technical draws

Quality control / measurement

Machining / milling with sheet metal

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Description

Fifer Sheet Metal is a sheet metal fabrication company based at 2301 Old Dominion Street in Richmond, Virginia. The organization specializes in metal fabrication services, supporting a range of industrial and commercial projects. Team members work with modern fabrication equipment to deliver precise, high-quality metal components. The company values reliability, craftsmanship, and safety in its operations and offers opportunities to build technical skills in a stable, manufacturing-focused environment.

Role Description

The CNC Press Brake Operator is a full-time, on-site position located in Richmond, VA. This role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC press brake machines to bend and form sheet metal according to specifications and blueprints. Daily responsibilities include interpreting technical drawings, selecting appropriate tooling, performing test runs, and adjusting machine settings for accuracy and efficiency. The operator inspects finished parts for quality, records production data, and collaborates with supervisors and team members to meet production schedules. Routine equipment checks, basic maintenance, and adherence to all safety procedures are essential aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Strong machine operation skills, including experience with CNC press brakes and related production equipment.
• Hands-on machining and milling abilities for working with sheet metal and other materials.
• Knowledge of machinery setup, adjustment, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Experience with quality control practices, including measuring parts and verifying conformity to specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Previous experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing preferred; vocational or technical training in machining or industrial technology is beneficial.
• Capability to lift materials, stand for extended periods, and work in a production environment as part of a collaborative team.