Precision Press Brake Operator

Southern Fabricators, Inc.; Polkton Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Fabricators, Inc. is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator in Polkton, NC. The role focuses on setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machinery to produce accurately formed metal components per engineering drawings.

A strong grasp of metal bending, machine setup, and quality standards is essential. The position requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and performing routine inspections to ensure adherence to tolerances and production specs.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
• Operate press brake machinery to bend and form metal as per job specifications.
• Use calipers, gauges and protractors to verify finished parts.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE and follow safety policies.
• Set up press brake and select appropriate dies and punches.
• Inspect oil levels, hydraulics, controls, and tooling daily.
• Measure parts for dimensions and tolerances.
• Communicate with supervisors to coordinate workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring with calipers

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Dies & punches

Press brake tooling

Machine control familiarity

Job description

Southern Fabricators, Inc. is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator in Polkton, NC. The role focuses on setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machinery to produce accurately formed metal components per engineering drawings.

A strong grasp of metal bending, machine setup, and quality standards is essential. The position requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and performing routine inspections to ensure adherence to tolerances and production specs.