Press Brake Operator

Dimensional Innovations, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Monthly team lunches

Employee recognition and referral…

Job summary

Dimensional Innovations seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Programmer/Operator to join our Metal Fabrication team. This role is not a repetitive production position; you will program, set up, and operate CNC press brakes for one-off and low-volume work across the country.

You will read prints and shop drawings, develop bend sequences, select tooling, create or modify programs, and perform first-piece inspections while solving forming challenges independently.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating CNC press brakes.
• Able to read blueprints and fabrication drawings/specifications.
• Knowledge of bend allowances, deductions, sequences, and tooling selection.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC press brake equipment.
• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Develop bend sequences and determine efficient forming methods.
• Select tooling based on material type, thickness, and bend requirements.
• Create and modify machine programs for custom parts.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify accuracy.
• Troubleshoot forming, tooling, and setup issues.
• Maintain quality to meet production schedules.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Tooling selection

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting

Independent setup

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC press brake controls

Offline programming software

Job description

CNC PRESS BRAKE OPERATORBuild Something Different Every DayDimensional Innovations is seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Programmer / Operator to join our Metal Fabrication team. This is not a repetitive production role. Our team fabricates custom parts and assemblies for unique projects across the country, requiring a skilled professional who can independently program, set up, and operate CNC press brakes for one-off and low-volume work.If your experience is primarily running pre-programmed production parts, this position may not be the right fit. We are looking for someone who can read a print, determine bend sequences, select tooling, create or modify programs, and troubleshoot forming challenges independently.WHAT YOU'LL DOProgram, set up, and operate CNC press brake equipmentRead and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specificationsDevelop bend sequences and determine the most efficient forming methodsSelect appropriate tooling based on material type, thickness, and bend requirementsCreate and modify machine programs for custom fabricated partsPerform first-piece inspections and verify dimensional accuracyTroubleshoot forming, tooling, and setup issuesMaintain quality standards while meeting production schedulesAssist with other fabrication activities as neededWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORRequired QualificationsExperience programming and operating CNC press brakesAbility to create or modify programs from blueprints and part drawingsStrong understanding of bend allowances, bend deductions, bend sequences, and tooling selectionAbility to independently set up and run new jobs with minimal supervisionExperience using precision measuring equipment, including calipers, tape measures, and other inspection toolsAbility to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specificationsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailPreferred QualificationsExperience in a custom fabrication, job shop, or prototype environmentExperience forming aluminum, steel, stainless steel, and other materialsAdditional fabrication experience including welding, machining, assembly, or metal finishingExperience with CNC press brake controls and offline programming softwareWHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENTAt Dimensional Innovations, you won't spend your day making the same part over and over again. Our work supports custom projects for brands, sports venues, museums, attractions, and public spaces throughout the country.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:Solving fabrication challengesWorking on unique projectsProgramming and setting up new jobsTaking ownership of quality and craftsmanshipWorking in a highly collaborative fabrication environmentSCHEDULEMonday – Friday6:00 AM – 2:30 PMOvertime as neededREQUIREMENTSHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, and varying conditionsReliable attendance and strong work ethicBENEFITSEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)401(k) with company matchMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insurancePaid time off and paid holidaysPaid parental leaveMonthly team lunchesEmployee recognition and referral programsQuarterly bonus potentialABOUT DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONSDimensional Innovations is a custom fabrication and experience company that creates immersive environments, structures, and branded experiences across the country. We are a 100% employee-owned company, giving every team member a direct stake in our success.Our Metal Fabrication team takes pride in producing high-quality custom work that requires creativity, craftsmanship, and technical expertise.If you're looking for a role where your programming, setup, and fabrication skills will be challenged every day—not just your ability to run production parts—we'd love to hear from you.WORK ENVIRONMENTDue to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.