CNC Press Brake Technician — Sheet Metal Forming

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation & 10 holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering in Greenwood, IN is seeking a CNC Press Brake Technician to program and set up the machine, reading blueprints and operation sheets.

You will perform forming tasks, document results, conduct in-process inspections, and maintain clean, safe workstation. 1+ year of press brake or metal forming experience is preferred; strong shop math and blueprints reading required. Shifts: 1st and 3rd in a temperature-controlled shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of related press brake or metal forming experience/training.
• Strong shop math: fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and unit conversions.
• Skilled in reading blueprints and operation sheets.
• Proven capability to set up and run a press brake; enter/maintain data in the Traverse Manufacturing System.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints and operation sheets to plan forming operations.
• Set up and operate the press brake to produce parts to specification.
• Execute forming tasks including offsets, large radii, and standard bends.
• Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, squares, and height gauges per AQL/work instructions.
• Report dimensional nonconformances to the supervisor or setup person.
• Track finished and scrapped quantities with precision.
• Complete production records and enter data in the Traverse Manufacturing System.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation; report malfunctions immediately.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Press brake setup

Shop math

Dimensional measurement

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Traverse Manufacturing System

Job description

CNC Press Brake Technician — Sheet Metal FormingLocation: Greenwood, IN | Shifts: 1st and 3rdWhat the workday looks likeYou’ll arrive to a temperature-controlled shop and head straight to your press brake cell. After reviewing blueprints and operation sheets, you’ll program and set up the machine, selecting the correct tooling for standard bends, large radii, and offsets. Throughout the run, you’ll verify dimensions with calipers (dial and vernier), micrometers, squares, and height gauges, documenting results per AQL guidelines and work instructions. If any dimensions stray, you’ll alert your supervisor or the setup lead and adjust as needed.Between batches, you’ll keep accurate counts for good parts and scrap, complete production paperwork, and enter job details into the Traverse Manufacturing System. You’ll keep your tools organized, your work area clean, and call out any equipment issues immediately. At the end of the shift, you’ll leave the station ready for the next run.Key responsibilitiesInterpret blueprints and operation sheets to plan forming operationsSet up and operate the press brake to produce parts to specificationExecute forming tasks including offsets, large radii, and standard bendsPerform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, squares, and height gauges per AQL/work instructionsReport dimensional nonconformances to the supervisor or setup personTrack finished and scrapped quantities with precisionComplete production records and enter data in the Traverse Manufacturing SystemMaintain a clean, orderly, and safe workstation; report malfunctions immediatelyWhat you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred1+ year of related press brake or metal forming experience/trainingAbility to follow written, verbal, and diagrammed instructionsStrong shop math: fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and unit conversionsSkilled in reading blueprints and operation sheetsProven capability to set up and run a press brake; enter/maintain data in the Traverse Manufacturing SystemComfort lifting up to 50 lbsBenefits and rewardsCompetitive pay with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid vacation plus 10 paid holidays annuallyEmployer-funded Basic Life and AD&D insuranceEmployer-funded Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityTuition reimbursement for continued learningRobust 401(k) with company matchGenerous employee referral bonusesPerformance-driven culture with real advancement opportunitiesTemperature-controlled facilityCommunity involvement and giving initiativesAdditional resources including travel assistance and EAPCore proficienciesGD&TCNC machine setup and changeoverPrecision measurement and inspectionShop mathBlueprint readingEquipment you’ll operatePress Brake