Press Brake Operator

The DAVIS Companies; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The DAVIS Companies in Suwanee, GA is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our sheet metal fabrication team on 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and maintain press brake equipment, interpret blueprints, and verify dimensions with precision tools.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of press brake experience, strong measurement skills, and the ability to work independently while ensuring high quality and on-time production.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years press brake operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work instructions.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, tape measures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to form sheet metal components.
• Review production schedules and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Select proper tooling and perform machine changes.
• Verify dimensions using calipers and micrometers.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections for quality.
• Prepare parts for next production stage.
• Communicate issues and assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area per 5S.
• Follow quality, safety, and company procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Setup and changeover

Precision measurement

Quality inspections

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measures

Measuring gauges

Job description

Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift Leading aerospace company in Suwanee, GA is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join its sheet metal fabrication team and form precision metal components used in aerospace applications. In this hands-on role, you'll set up, operate, and maintain press brake equipment, read blueprints and work instructions, and verify every dimension with precision measuring tools.

Pay Rate of the Press Brake Operator:

$23.00 per hour.

Scheduleof the Press Brake Operator:

Full-time, 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 4:45 PM.

Responsibilities of the Press Brake Operator:

• Set up and operate press brake machines to form sheet metal components according to specifications.
• Review production schedules and prioritize work to meet customer deadlines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions.
• Select proper tooling and perform machine setups and changeovers.
• Verify dimensions and angles using calipers, protractors, micrometers, gauges, and other measuring equipment.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Prepare completed parts for the next stage of production.
• Communicate machine or tooling issues and assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 5S principles.
• Follow all quality, safety, and company procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Qualifications of the Press Brake Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 2+ years of press brake operating experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Experience performing machine setups and tooling changes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other inspection tools.
• Strong understanding of measurements, fractions, decimals, and metric conversions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining quality standards.