Press Brake Operator

Torus Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Equity

Health Benefits

10 days PTO + holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Torus is seeking a Press Brake Operator for our GigaOne facility in Salt Lake City. You will set up, program, and operate advanced CNC sheet metal equipment to produce high-precision parts from complex drawings. Experience reading blueprints and maintaining tight tolerances is essential.

Join a growing team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a world-class manufacturing environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of hands-on CNC setup, operation, and troubleshooting in precision metal fabrication.
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints and weld symbols.
• Solid understanding of sheet metal properties, bend allowances, and precise measuring tools.
• Commitment to strict industrial safety standards (PPE, lock-out/tag-out).

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, program, and operate CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment (panel benders and press brakes).
• Interpret complex drawings and layouts to guide part production with accuracy.
• Monitor performance, adjust parameters, and troubleshoot variances.
• Perform routine quality checks using calipers and micrometers; maintain tolerances.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to maximize uptime and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and supervisors to improve yields and processes.

Skills

CNC machine setup

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal

Measuring tools

Problem-solving

Safety protocols

Education

Technical certifications or vocational training in manufacturing

Tools

Panel benders

Press brakes

CNC programming

Job description

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 545,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. We are the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure, uniting communities through resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

Torus has raised over $267 million from investors like Magnetar, Mercado, ICONIQ and Origin Ventures. The investments are helping to accelerate deployment of modular power plants across utilities, data centers, and industrial sectors. This investor confidence reflects the strength of our team, technology as well as the scale of the problem we are solving.

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports and strengthens our electrical grid, critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

• Location: Onsite – Salt Lake City (84104)
• Schedule: Full-Time, Hourly
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Pay Range: $24.00 – $32.00/hour + DOE (Flexibility to hire at different levels based on experience)

About the Role

Torus is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our production team at GigaOne. In this role, you will not just watch a machine run—you will be responsible for the setup, operation, and precision optimization of high-end, state-of-the-art automated fabrication equipment, including automated panel benders, and precision press brakes.

This role requires strong technical aptitude, blueprint-reading expertise, experience working with sheet metal, and the ability to troubleshoot complex machine setups to ensure efficient, high-quality production.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, program, and operate advanced CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment (panel benders and press brakes).
• Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and flat-pattern layouts to execute accurate part production.
• Monitor machine performance, make real-time adjustments to cutting/bending parameters, and troubleshoot structural or mechanical variances.
• Conduct structural quality checks on finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and protractors to ensure strict adherence to tolerances.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery to maximize operational uptime and safety.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and floor supervisors to optimize material yields and continuous improvement targets.

Required Experience

• 1–5+ years of hands-on experience in CNC machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting within a precision metal fabrication environment.
• Proven proficiency in reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal properties, bend allowances, and precision measuring tools (calipers, height gauges, etc.).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability regarding machine error codes or material defects.
• Commitment to strict industrial safety standards (PPE, lock-out/tag-out protocols).

Preferred Experience

• Technical certifications or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, or mechanical disciplines.
• Direct experience operating high-end automated bending cells or structural tube lasers.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts or continuous improvement environments.

Physical Requirements

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, and recognize details, color-coding, and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is based in our GigaOne Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse and May require occasional onsite work in South Salt Lake R&D warehouse .
Schedule Full-Time, Hourly

Compensation $24-$34 DOE (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Benefits eligibility is based on employment status.

• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Torus paid life and AD&D Insurance with options to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA-eligible medical plans with Torus covering 50% of medical premiums; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Plan participants have access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, entertainment, and more.

Time Off

• 10 days annual PTO
• 10 paid company holidays
• Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave

Culture & Community

• Regular company-wide offsites to showcase our progress and learnings. A time to step back, think strategically, and work on the business together.
• Team members receive Torus branded gear
• Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks. Because great work deserves great fuel.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.