Machine Operators

AppleOne Employment Services; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking an experienced Brake Press Machine Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA. You will set up and operate press brake machinery, read blueprints, and ensure parts meet precise specifications in a teamwork-focused shop environment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of press brake or related manufacturing experience, high school diploma or GED, and can read production drawings. Willingness to work early/late shifts, overtime, weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and follow production drawings accurately.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and measuring tape.
• Set up and operate press brake machinery to form metal parts.
• Identify and report issues affecting quality or safety.
• 3–5 years of press brake or metal fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machinery as per work orders and drawings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, travelers and production instructions.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Troubleshoot machine, material, or quality issues during production.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Use precision measuring tools

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Brake Press Machine Operators for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA. This role is ideal for skilled manufacturing professionals with press brake, machine operation, sheet metal forming, or metal fabrication experience who take pride in producing precise, high-quality parts.

This opportunity offers stability, hands-on work, and a production-focused environment where safety, accuracy, teamwork, and craftsmanship are valued. Operators will join a precision metal fabrication and contract manufacturing setting that produces metal parts, enclosures, cabinets, racks, and assemblies for a variety of industries, including power infrastructure, renewable energy, data centers, medical equipment, electronics, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.

This is a great fit for candidates who enjoy working with blueprints, measuring tools, production travelers, and forming equipment in a supportive shop environment with strong leadership, clear expectations, and a team-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machinery to produce parts according to work orders, drawings, blueprints, travelers, and production requirements.
• Select, position, align, and secure dies in the machine ram and bed for accurate forming operations.
• Verify workpiece dimensions using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other inspection tools.
• Adjust machine settings, ram pressure, die clearance, and related controls based on material thickness and specifications.
• Identify and report defective materials, unusual conditions, machine issues, or faulty equipment to the supervisor.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, machines, storage areas, and related equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $29.00 to $31.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Job Type: Direct Hire.
• Location: Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Set up and operate press brake machinery for metal fabrication production.
• Read blueprints, interpret drawings, follow travelers, and work from written production instructions.
• Inspect parts and verify dimensions using precision measuring tools.
• Troubleshoot machine, material, and quality issues during production.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant machine operation, press brake, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret production drawings accurately.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, measuring tape, and other inspection tools.
• Basic mathematical skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in different units of measurement.
• Understanding of production and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed, push up to 60 lbs as needed, and carry up to 20 lbs for short distances.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, load and unload material, and bend, kneel, squat, or walk as required.
• Willingness to work early or late shifts, overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication, sheet metal forming, or welding-related production environments.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or drawing interpretation in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with quality procedures, inspection documentation, travelers, and production reporting.
• Ability to safely position workpieces manually or with crane assistance.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.