Press Brake Operator

Aerotek; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Totowa, NJ is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a contract-to-hire role onsite. The position requires setting up and operating press brakes per blueprints, bending metal, inspecting parts, and ensuring quality.

The shifts offered are 1st (7am-3:30pm) or 2nd (3pm-11:30pm), with pay in the $28–$33/hour range and overtime up to $49.50/hour. Candidates must have 5+ years of press brake experience and strong measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of press brake operating experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers and gauges for inspections.
• Able to work overtime and shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brake equipment per blueprints and production requirements.
• Operate press brake machinery to bend, form and shape metal components.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform first article/first piece inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Monitor machine performance and report any equipment issues.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Maintain production output and quality standards.
• Follow all company safety and manufacturing procedures.

Skills

Press Brake operation

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Independent & teamwork

Basic computer skills

Overtime availability

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Medical Device Manufacturing Company Urgently Hiring a Press Brake Operator to Start ASAP!

Shift:

1st:

7am-3:30pm (Monday-Friday)

2nd:

3pm-11:30pm (Monday-Friday)

Pay:

$28-$33/hour ; Overtime: $42-$49.50/hour

Location:

Totowa, NJ

Job Description

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up and operating press brake equipment according to blueprints and production requirements. This role involves bending, forming, and shaping metal components, inspecting finished parts to ensure compliance with specifications, and performing first article/first piece inspections. The operator must read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints, monitor machine performance, and report any equipment issues. Additionally, the operator will complete production and quality documentation, maintain production output and quality standards, and follow all company safety and manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brake equipment as per blueprints and production requirements.
• Operate press brake machinery to bend, form, and shape metal components.
• Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Perform first article/first piece inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Monitor machine performance and report any equipment issues.
• Complete production and quality documentation.
• Maintain production output and quality standards.
• Follow all company safety and manufacturing procedures.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience operating a Press Brake.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working around moving machinery.
• Experience in metal fabrication and CNC operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Totowa, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Totowa,NJ.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.