Press Brake Operator

Integrated Talent Strategies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Talent Strategies is seeking a Press Brake Operator in the Columbus area. The role is a contract-to-direct hire with potential for full-time conversion. Shifts include first and second; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities include supporting fabrication, hardware insertion, and assembly on the shop floor. Required skills include operating CNC press brakes, reading prints, maintaining tight tolerances, and measuring with calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of mechanical assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Must be able to stand for long shifts and read blueprints.
• Detail-oriented with ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support shop floor across Fabrication, Hardware insertion, and Assembly.
• Perform setups and operate CNC press brakes; read prints and ensure dimensions match specifications.
• Cross-train on the job and collaborate with experienced teammates.

Skills

Setup CNC press brakes

Print reading & interpretation

Tight tolerances

Measure with calipers/micrometers

Adjust offsets

Detail-oriented

ISO procedures/quality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) is seeking a Press Brake Operator to work in the Gahanna, Ohio, area. This is a contract to direct hire position with potential for full-time conversion. The role operates on both first shift (Monday through Friday, from 7 a.M. To 3: 30 p.M.) and second shift (Monday through Thursday, from 3: 15 p.M. To 1: 45 a.M.). Overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support various departments on the shop floor, including Fabrication, Hardware insertion, and Assembly.
• Participate in on-the-job cross-training.
• Work alongside experienced associates.

Required Skills

• Perform setups and operate CNC press brakes.
• Excellent print reading and interpretation skills.
• Work within tight tolerances.
• Measure and record part dimensions using calipers and micrometers.
• Adjust offsets accurately.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions.
• Familiarity with ISO procedures/quality standards is a plus.

Physical Ability

Physical ability to stand, squat, bend, reach, pull, and push during a 10-hour shift. Lift up to 50 lbs (average parts 2-25 lbs).

General Fabrication Skills

• Learn hardware insertion tasks.
• Operate finishing equipment like hand grinders and deburring tools.
• 2-3 years of experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to use power/air and hand tools.
• High attention to detail and fine tactile ability.
• Experience with pallet jacks.

General Requirements

• Able to take direction and work independently or as part of a team.
• Reliable and dependable attendance record.
• Contribute to team dynamics and offer solutions to advance projects.
• Minimal computer experience (Word/Excel, business software systems).
• Organizational skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS) ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm founded in 1984. ITS specializes in Engineering, Technical, Administrative, Skilled Labor, Professional, and many more positions. ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker. Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.