Press Brake Operator

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Press Brake Set-Up professional for our client, a leading global designer and manufacturer of audiovisual solutions.

You will prepare tooling and equipment for production runs of fabricated metal parts, and work hands-on with press brakes and other fabrication equipment. The ideal candidate reads blueprints, uses precise measuring tools, and ensures parts meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with press brakes and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of measuring equipment and production quality requirements.
• Commitment to safety procedures including LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Set up tooling and equipment for production runs.
• Perform basic press brake setups, including 90-degree bends.
• Perform basic setups on punch presses, drill presses, tube threading, and single-head tapping equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to complete accurate machine setups and inspect finished parts.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly labeled tool area.
• Complete production/labor reporting using computer systems.
• Assist with training new and temporary machine operators.
• Communicate effectively with employees and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Press brake setup

Blueprint reading

Measuring equipment

Safety procedures

Tools

Press brakes

Measuring devices

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Pay: $26–$28 per hour

Hours/Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00PM

Schedule: Full-Time, DIRECT HIRE

Position Summary

Our client, a leading global designer and manufacturer of audiovisual solutions, is seeking an experienced Press Brake Set-Up professional to prepare tooling and equipment for production runs of fabricated metal parts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with press brakes and other fabrication equipment, the ability to read blueprints, and strong knowledge of measuring equipment and production quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up tooling and equipment for production runs.
• Perform basic press brake setups, including 90-degree bends.
• Perform basic setups on punch presses, drill presses, tube threading, and single-head tapping equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use measuring equipment to complete accurate machine setups and inspect finished parts.
• Perform in-process and final inspections to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly labeled tool area.
• Complete production/labor reporting using computer systems.
• Assist with training new and temporary machine operators.
• Communicate effectively with employees and other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.