Press Brake Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Growth potential

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lancaster, SC is seeking a dependable Press Brake Operator to run press brake machines and form metal parts according to specs. This hands-on role fits someone with fabrication experience seeking steady first-shift work.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, setting up equipment, inspecting parts, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while collaborating with welders and fabrication teams to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience with press brake or metal fabrication preferred.
• Able to read basic blueprints.
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form metal parts
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and bend specifications
• Measure and inspect parts to ensure accuracy and quality
• Make basic machine adjustments as needed during production runs
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
• Work closely with welders and fabrication team members to meet production goals

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring with calipers

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Stamina for standing

Tools

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Location: Lancaster, SC
Pay:$22.00-$23.25per hour
Shift:1st and 3rd shifts

Job Description:
We are seeking a dependable Press Brake Operator to join a production welding and fabrication facility. This role is responsible for setting up and operating press brake machines to bend and form metal parts according to specifications. This is a hands‑on position ideal for someone with fabrication or manufacturing experience looking for steady first‑shift work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form metal parts


• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and bend specifications


• Measure and inspect parts to ensure accuracy and quality


• Make basic machine adjustments as needed during production runs


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area


• Work closely with welders and fabrication team members to meet production goals

Requirements:

• Previous press brake or metal fabrication experience preferred


• Ability to read basic blueprints and use measuring tools (tape measure, calipers)


• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail


• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs as needed


• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic


• Willingness to work in a fast‑paced production environment

What's Offered:

• Full-time, stable opportunity


• Growth potential within a production weld facility

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