CNC Sheet Metal Forming SpecialistShift: 1stCompensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hourRole overviewOwn the setup and operation of press brakes and allied machinery to transform raw material into finished, within-tolerance components. You will interpret work instructions, configure tooling, run parts, verify quality, document results, and maintain equipment readiness.Core responsibilitiesSet up and operate machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, and straighten metal or plastic stock.Install, align, and secure punches, dies, blades, and fixtures in rams/beds using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.Configure machine stops; adjust rams and power press components for multi-pass operations.Adjust press ram strokes to specified lengths; test and tune machine speeds/actions to meet product specs.Read work orders/production schedules to determine materials, cut lines, dimensions, and tolerances.Position guides, stops, and holding blocks; align and clamp workpieces on the bed or die.Load workpieces, plastics, or chemical solutions into machines per procedure.Start and monitor equipment; record operational data with accuracy.Measure parts using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, and rulers; verify conformance.Inspect finished parts for defects such as chipped edges or marred surfaces; sort nonconforming product by defect type.Mark parts with identifying data for tracking and downstream processes.Perform routine machine cleaning and lubrication; sustain a clean work area.QualificationsMinimum 2 years of press brake experience with Amada, Cincinnati, or Trumpf equipment.At least 2 years setting up/operating/tending machinery for cutting, shearing, slitting, punching, crimping, notching, bending, and straightening metal or plastic.Considerable knowledge of product conversion principles and practices; clear written and verbal communication.Proficiency in blueprint reading and press brake operation.Success profileDetail-focused approach to measurement and verification using precision instruments.Process discipline in documenting operational data and following schedules.Commitment to equipment care through cleaning, lubrication, and orderly housekeeping.