Precision Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift

G & W Products Inc; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

G & W Products Inc in Fairfield, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team on the first shift. You will read orders and blueprints, set up and operate press brake machines, and ensure quality output aligned with specifications.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of press brake experience, can read technical drawings, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while adjusting speeds and tool settings to meet product requirements.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of press brake operator experience.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow job orders and blueprints accurately.
• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, punch, form, shape, or straighten metal plates or sheet metal.
• Utilize precision measuring tools to verify specifications and inspect quality of finished products.
• Maintain and clean machinery before and after each shift to ensure optimal performance.
• Adjust machine settings for speed, material feed, and path of the cut; ensure machines are properly set up and producing quality output.
• Test and modify machine speeds or actions according to product specifications using gauges and hand tools.
• Inspect assembled parts to confirm they meet all required specifications.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear necessary protective equipment.

Skills

Read technical drawings

Interpret job orders

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety and cleanliness

Job description

G & W Products Inc in Fairfield, OH is seeking a detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team on the first shift. You will read orders and blueprints, set up and operate press brake machines, and ensure quality output aligned with specifications.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of press brake experience, can read technical drawings, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while adjusting speeds and tool settings to meet product requirements.