Metal Forming Setup Press Brake Technician

Snelling; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,916,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling is seeking an experienced Metal Forming Setup Technician in the Tampa, FL area to set up, troubleshoot, and operate single-station presses and press brakes for precision sheet metal components.

The role requires hands-on experience with machine setups, tooling adjustments, blueprint reading, and quality inspection in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience setting up presses and tooling.
• Able to read blueprints and work orders.
• Proficient in calipers, micrometers, height gauges for first-piece inspections.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate single-station presses and press brakes.
• Install, align, and adjust tooling and dies.
• Perform metal forming and sheet metal fabrication.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
• Conduct first-piece inspections with precision measuring tools.

Skills

Machine setup

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality inspection

Sheet metal forming

Tools

Press brakes

Single-station presses

Job description

Location: Tampa, FL (Oldsmar area)

Pay: $17.75/hour

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:30 AM-4:00 PM

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Metal Forming Setup Technician to set up, troubleshoot, and operate single-station presses and press brakes used to produce precision sheet metal components.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with machine setups, tooling adjustments, blueprint reading, precision measurement, and quality inspection in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up and operate single-station presses and press brakes.
• Install, align, and adjust tooling and dies.
• Perform metal forming and sheet metal fabrication.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and engineering drawings.
• Perform first-piece inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other…