Press Brake Operator

Paragon Furniture; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Furniture is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up, operate, and maintain press brake machines to produce high-quality metal components. The operator ensures parts meet dimensional specifications while following safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting tooling, loading sheets, performing inspections, and maintaining production records. The role requires basic math, 50-lb lifting ability, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience operating a press brake or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments accurately.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC or manual press brake machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Select tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job.
• Program bends at the machine when allowed.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers and micrometers.
• Perform first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain quality and accuracy.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts safely.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep equipment clean.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.
• Maintain production and quality records.
• Collaborate with supervisors and quality staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Machine operation

Quality focus

Teamwork

Basic math

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Job description

Job Summary

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machines to produce high-quality metal components. The operator ensures parts meet dimensional specifications while following safety and quality standards.

Job Summary

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining press brake machines to produce high-quality metal components. The operator ensures parts meet dimensional specifications while following safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC or manual press brake machines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Select the correct tooling, dies, and machine settings for each job.
• Program bends and steps at the machine vs being programmed by engineers and pushed to the machine.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other precision tools.
• Perform first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts safely.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and keep equipment clean.
• Follow workplace safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain accurate production and quality records.
• Work with supervisors and quality personnel to resolve production issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating a press brake or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring instruments accurately.
• Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CNC press brakes where bends are programed at the machine (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, Cincinnati).
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot machine and tooling issues.
• Forklift experience (if required).

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing or fabrication shop environment.
• Frequent standing, bending, and lifting.
• Exposure to noise, moving machinery, and metal materials.
• Overtime and shift work may be required based on production needs.