Press Brake & Metal Handling Specialist - 2nd Shift

Aerotek; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Vandalia, OH is hiring a Material Handler to set up and operate press brake machines, bend and shape sheet metal, and inspect parts for quality on a dedicated second shift.

You will work with forklifts, overhead cranes, RF scanners and related handling equipment, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety procedures in a clean, climate‑controlled facility that emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating press brake machines.
• Ability to select tooling and dies based on job requirements.
• Measure and inspect finished parts with tape measures and calipers to verify quality.
• Ability to make accurate adjustments to machine settings to maintain production quality.
• Experience operating forklifts to move loads of 1,000 pounds or more.
• Experience operating LP gas-driven fork trucks.
• Certified fork truck driver with at least one year of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes, banders, shrink wrappers, forklifts, RF scanners, RF scan guns, and similar material-handling equipment.
• Capability to determine material types and gauges accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50, and occasionally up to 100 with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape sheet metal according to blueprint specifications.
• Select appropriate tooling and dies for each job based on material type, gauge, and required dimensions.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using tape measures and calipers to ensure they meet quality and accuracy standards.
• Make precise adjustments to machine settings to maintain part quality and correct any deviations.
• Monitor machine operation continuously to detect and address issues or malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Perform routine maintenance on press brake machines and related equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Safely operate forklifts, including moving multi-thousand-pound loads and sheet metal, following all safety procedures.
• Operate overhead cranes, banders, shrink wrappers, RF scanners and RF scan guns to move and process materials efficiently.
• Determine material types and gauges accurately to ensure proper handling and processing.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with supervisors and team members regarding job status, issues, and safety concerns.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from fork trucks or overhead cranes.

Skills

Press brake setup

Tooling selection

Quality inspection

Machine adjustments

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

RF scanners

Material handling

Communication

Lifting capability

Tools

Press brake machines

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

RF scanners

Banders

Shrink wrappers

Job description

Aerotek in Vandalia, OH is hiring a Material Handler to set up and operate press brake machines, bend and shape sheet metal, and inspect parts for quality on a dedicated second shift.

You will work with forklifts, overhead cranes, RF scanners and related handling equipment, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety procedures in a clean, climate‑controlled facility that emphasizes teamwork and reliability.