CNC Punch/Break

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a CNC Operator to safely operate CNC punch and press brake equipment and support fabrication operations in our manufacturing facility.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, performing machine setup changes, maintaining tolerances, and ensuring quality parts while collaborating with supervisors and the production team to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in steel/metal fabrication or elevator manufacturing.
• Experience operating CNC press brakes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and interpret work orders.
• Experience selecting tooling and performing setup changes.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication tolerances.
• Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program (as required), adjust, and operate CNC punch and press brake equipment.
• Manufacture precision elevator components from sheet metal and steel plate.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Determine proper tooling, dies, and machine setups for each job.
• Perform machine setup changes and adjustments to ensure quality production.
• Verify dimensions and maintain sheet metal tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts to meet quality specifications.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and routine machine care.
• Ensure adequate raw materials are available for scheduled production.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work closely with supervisors and production team members to meet schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

CNC operation

Tool setup

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC press brakes

Sheet metal tooling

Job description

What You'll Do

As a CNC Operator, you'll play a key role in manufacturing precision elevator components by safely operating CNC equipment and supporting fabrication operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Set up, program (as required), adjust, and operate CNC punch and press brake equipment.
• Manufacture precision elevator components from sheet metal and steel plate.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Determine proper tooling, dies, and machine setups for each job.
• Perform machine setup changes and adjustments to ensure quality production.
• Verify dimensions and maintain required sheet metal tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and routine machine care.
• Ensure adequate raw materials are available for scheduled production.
• Complete production documentation accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Work closely with supervisors and production team members to meet manufacturing schedules.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum2 years of experiencein steel fabrication, metal fabrication, or elevator manufacturing.
• Experience operating CNC press brakes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and performing machine setup changes.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and tolerances.
• Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Career Development Opportunities

We're looking for team members who want more than just a job.

This position provides opportunities to develop skills in:

• Steel fabrication
• Welding
• CNC machining
• Wood shop operations
• Paint operations
• Material handling
• Crating and shipping
• Complete elevator manufacturing processes

As your skills grow, so do your opportunities.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Use hands for fine motor tasks and operate hand and power tools.
• Frequently lift up to50 poundsusing proper lifting techniques.
• Maintain visual acuity for precision measurements, blueprint reading, and quality inspections.
• Safely work around machinery and moving equipment.

Work Environment

This position is performed in a manufacturing facility that may include:

• Hot and humid conditions during summer months.
• Cooler temperatures during winter months.
• Exposure to noise, dust, steel fabrication equipment, and industrial machinery.
• A fast-paced, team-oriented production environment focused on quality and safety.