Press Brake Operator

Weller Metalworks; Libertyville (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Paid vacation, sick/personal time, and

holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Bonuses

401(k) plan

Résumé du poste

Weller Metalworks is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator for our 2nd shift. You will independently read blueprints and operate press brake machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role requires strong measuring skills, basic math, and a keen eye for quality. You will set up tooling, handle first-piece inspections, and uphold safety standards while working with minimal training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a Press Brake in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is required.
• Strong measuring skills and basic math (fractions & decimals).
• Mechanically inclined and detail-oriented.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate press brake machines with tooling and dies.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings to meet specs.
• Process, form and measure metal components to exact customer requirements.
• Use measuring tools accurately (tape measure, calipers, gauges).
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Maintain a zero-defect mentality and strong quality focus.
• Follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Communicate issues or defects to supervisors promptly.

Connaissances

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring & gauging

First-piece inspections

In-process inspections

Attention to quality

Independent work

Basic math (fractions & decimals)

Safety procedures

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measure

Description du poste

Job Overview

Weller Metalworks is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator for our 2nd shift.

This role requires the ability to independently read and interpret blueprints and operate press brake machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is not entry-level and does not include training from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Press Brake machines, including tooling and dies
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to meet job specifications
• Process, form, and measure metal components to exact customer requirements
• Use measuring tools accurately (tape measure, calipers, gauges)
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Maintain a zero-defect mentality and strong attention to quality
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Communicate issues or defects to supervisors in a timely manner

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

Proven experience operating a Press Brake in a manufacturing environment

Ability To Read And Interpret Blueprints Is REQUIRED

Strong measuring skills and basic math (fractions & decimals)

Mechanically inclined and detail-oriented

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for the duration of the shift

Ability to bend, twist, reach, and walk throughout the workday

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Preferred (Not Required)

GD&T experience

Forklift experience

Experience in metal fabrication environments

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, sick/personal time, and holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Bonuses
• 401(k) plan