Press Brake Operator

Rust Belt Recruiting; Cleveland (OH); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rust Belt Recruiting in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Press Brake Operator for full-time on-site work. You will set up and operate heavy-duty press brake machinery to form structural steel plate according to exact engineering specifications.

Starting pay ranges from $23 to $28 per hour and includes Day-One Medical Benefits; you will work in a safety-first shop with lean processes and opportunities for skill growth and long-term career stability.

Formación

• Press Brake operation: Proven hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting industrial press brakes.
• Blueprint literacy: Ability to read mechanical blueprints, fabrication schematics, and tolerances.
• Measurement & shop math: Practical math skills including fractional-decimal conversions with accurate measurement tools.
• Material handling: Experience operating overhead cranes and powered industrial vehicles (towmotors/forklifts).
• Heavy manufacturing background: Experience in structural steel, plate fabrication, or job shop environments.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Safety mindset & dependability: Strong work ethic and adherence to SOPs and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate heavy-duty press brake machinery to bend and shape structural steel per blueprints.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and bend layouts to meet tolerances.
• Perform in-process dimensional inspections using precision tools to ensure zero-defect standards.
• Operate cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment for safe movement of pieces across work centers.
• Maintain 5S and safety practices to foster an efficient, injury-free environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and longevity of equipment.
• Collaborate with fabrication teams to keep throughput steady and resolve layout challenges.

Conocimientos

Press Brake Operation

Blueprint Literacy

Measurement & Shop Math

Material Handling Experience

Heavy Manufacturing Background

Safety Mindset

Dependability

Educación

High school diploma / GED

Herramientas

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Descripción del empleo

Press Brake Operator

Location / Work Mode:

On-site – Cleveland, OH

Role Type:

Full-time

Compensation:

$23.00 – $28.00 per hour (starting pay commensurate with skills and experience) + Day-One Medical Benefits

The Opportunity & Impact

Join a premier, long-standing industrial fabrication leader specializing in mission-critical components for defense, energy, and heavy infrastructure markets. Operating within a state-of-the-art manufacturing campus, this role places you directly on the front line of producing high-precision, structural metal fabrications where quality standards are uncompromising. If you take pride in craftsmanship, value a tight-knit and safety-first workplace culture, and want to see your daily work directly protect and power critical national programs, this opportunity offers sustained growth, exceptional stability, and meaningful career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Complex Metal Forming: Set up and operate heavy-duty press brake machinery to bend and shape structural steel plate to exact engineering specifications.

• Interpret Technical Specifications: Read and translate complex blueprints, work instructions, and bend layouts to ensure flawless fabrication tolerances.

• Perform Precision Quality Control: Conduct regular in-process dimensional inspections using precision measuring tools to maintain zero-defect standards.

• Manage Safe Material Flow: Operate overhead bridge cranes, hoists, and industrial material handling equipment to maneuver massive workpieces safely across work centers.

• Maintain Lean Workstations: Champion 5S workplace organization and rigorous shop safety practices to foster an efficient, injury-free environment.

• Perform Preventive Maintenance: Execute operator-level equipment checks and scheduled preventive maintenance routines to maximize machine uptime and operational longevity.

• Collaborate with Fabrication Teams: Partner with upstream and downstream fabricators, fitters, and welders to maintain steady throughput and resolve layout challenges proactively.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Press Brake Operation: Proven hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting commercial or industrial press brakes.

• Blueprint Literacy: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, fabrication schematics, and geometric tolerances.

• Measurement & Shop Math: Solid practical math capabilities, including fractional-to-decimal conversions and verified accuracy with standard measurement tools.

• Material Handling Experience: Prior experience operating overhead industrial cranes and powered industrial vehicles (towmotors/forklifts) preferred.

• Heavy Manufacturing Background: Previous work history in structural steel, plate fabrication, or custom job shop production environments.

• Formal Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational/technical training.

• Safety Mindset & Dependability: Strong work ethic, commitment to standard operating procedures, and a disciplined approach to workplace safety.