Press Brake Operator

SURESTAFF; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Electronic weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Surestaff in Mundelein, IL is hiring Press Brake Operators to operate automated and semi-automated equipment, producing finished parts for a manufacturing client. The role requires reading production specs, setting up dies, and ensuring quality throughout the shift.

Shifts include 2nd shift with overtime available. Pay ranges from $18 to $25 per hour, and benefits include health, dental and vision insurance with weekly electronic pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in machine operation.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.
• Operate presses safely to produce quality parts and read run data to determine adjustments and material requirements.
• Ensure job is in order prior to machine set-up.
• Perform quality testing on produced products.
• Observe machine operation to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Make corrections to address out-of-spec product.
• Position includes standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Skills

3+ years experience

mechanical aptitude

Amada Press Brakes (50/80 ton)

reading specs

bilingual (plus)

overtime availability

written & verbal skills

Tools

Amada Press Brakes (50/80 ton)

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Press Brake Operators for a manufacturing client in Mundelein, IL. The Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating automated and semi-automated production equipment to create and manufacture finished products.

SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($18-$25/hr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts include 2nd shift. Overtime is available on a first come, first serve basis.

Responsibilities of the Press Brake Operator

• Prepare machine for production by positioning and securing dies, stops, guides, and turntables.


• Safely and effectively operates thermoforming equipment to produce quality productReads job specifications and previous run data (if available) to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.


• Ensures job is in order prior to machine set-up.


• Performs required quality testing on products produced.


• Observes machine operation to detect piece defects or machine malfunction.


• Makes corrections to alleviate out of specification product.


• Position will entail standing for long periods of the day and lifting up to 50 pounds during shift.

Required Qualifications of the Machine Operator

• Minimum of 3 years’ experienceDemonstrated mechanical aptitude is essential.


• Experience working with 50 ton and 80 ton Amada Press Brakes .


• Experience reading and interpreting production specifications a plus.


• Good written & verbal skills; Bilingual is a plus Ability and willingness to work overtime when necessary

About Surestaff

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities


• Competitive pay


• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)


• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions


• Electronic weekly pay


• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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