Press Brake Operator

Health Care LogisticsⓇ; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Logistics is seeking a press brake operator to operate and program a press brake, read blueprints, set up bends, and ensure parts meet tight tolerances. The role includes manual measurement, routine maintenance, and documentation to support assembly delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, machine experience, and strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow complex instructions and perform repetitive tasks safely.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Machine experience is required.
• Ability to read and follow directions.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Must perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to solve problems with reasoning.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation.
• May require specific training or ruler test.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds safely.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity for assembling parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machine.
• Run bend and forming operations with standard and custom punches.
• Input data into CNC controller.
• Adjust ram and back gauge per instructions and blueprints.
• Measure height, depth and thickness with precision instruments.
• Program CNC to produce new parts.
• Work to tight tolerances and meet specs.
• Produce parts for assembly operations and meet delivery requirements.
• Perform spot inspections and routine maintenance.
• Complete paperwork and identify parts.
• Set up light gauge metal and configure bend allowances.
• Check machine for defects, calibrate and clean.
• Read drawings and blueprints.

Skills

Reading & following directions

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Physical lifting

Vision requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC controller

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for operating press brake on machine. Fits and fabricates structural steel, completes layout, and inspects finished product.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Machine experience required
• Basic reading skills. Must be able to follow directions
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification may be required; may be required to pass ruler test
• Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks
• Regularly possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Summary

• Operate press brake machine.
• Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
• Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
• Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
• Work with tight tolerances.
• Produce parts for assembly operations.
• Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
• Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
• Perform spot inspections of parts.
• Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
• Complete and maintain paperwork.
• Identify assembly parts.
• Set up light gauge metal.
• Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
• Check machine for defects and repair if necessary.
• Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
• Read drawings and blueprints.