Press Brake Operator

Opti Staffing Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Day shift

Growth opportunities

Large fabrication equipment

Supportive team

Job summary

Opti Staffing Group in NE Portland, OR is hiring an experienced Press Brake Operator to produce parts with precision. You will read blueprints, set up and adjust machines, and inspect parts for quality on a steady day shift.

This full-time role offers $25-$32/hr DOE, opportunities for growth, a supportive team, and the chance to work with large fabrication equipment on challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a press brake or similar fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
• Experience using calipers, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic math skills and ability to work with decimals.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor press brakes and related fabrication equipment to produce parts according to customer and company specifications
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machine settings to ensure accurate bends and formed components
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work orders
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and maintain quality standards
• Perform routine machine inspections and basic maintenance
• Safely handle materials and finished products
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing standards

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Quality workmanship

Mathematical accuracy

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Position: Press Brake Operator Location: NE Portland, OR Pay: $25-$32/hr DOE Schedule: Monday-Friday | Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Who We Are:

Opti Staffing is hiring an experienced Press Brake Operator for a well-established metal fabrication company in NE Portland. This is a great opportunity for a skilled machine operator who can work independently, read blueprints, and produce quality parts with precision and accuracy.

What You'll Do:

• Operate and monitor press brakes and related fabrication equipment to produce parts according to customer and company specifications
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot machine settings to ensure accurate bends and formed components
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work orders
• Use measuring instruments to verify dimensions and maintain quality standards
• Perform routine machine inspections and basic maintenance
• Safely handle materials and finished products
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing standards

What's In It for You:

• $25-$32/hr based on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Stable day shift schedule
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Work with large-scale fabrication equipment and challenging projects
• Supportive team environment

What You Need to Have:

• Previous experience operating a press brake or similar fabrication machinery
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and diagrams
• Experience using calipers, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic math skills and ability to work with decimals
• Commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety

The Musts:

• Press brake operating experience
• Ability to perform machine setups and make adjustments
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings
• Experience working in a manufacturing or metal fabrication environment
• Reliable attendance and transportation
• Ability to lift and move materials safely throughout the shift

Preferred:

• Experience operating large-capacity press brakes, including: Cincinnati 1500 Ton x 30' and Pacific 1000 Ton x 20' tandem systems
• Accurpress 500 Ton x 26'
• Accurpress 320 Ton x 14'
• Cincinnati 350 Ton x 10' with CNC-controlled back gauge
• Cincinnati 135 Ton x 12' Accurpress 60 Ton x 6' with ETS 3000 Controls and 2-Axis Back Gauge
• Experience performing precision bends on large structural components CNC back gauge programming experience
• Fabrication shop experience