Press Brake Operator

Taylor Blackwood Associates; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Blackwood Associates is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set up and operate press brake machines to form sheet metal components with precision, reading blueprints and production orders to ensure correct bends.

This role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for skill growth through routine maintenance, tooling changes, and collaboration with welding and fabrication tasks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating press brake machinery in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings to determine bends.
• Skilled in adjusting machine settings for accurate, consistent bends.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance and troubleshooting of press brake equipment.
• Strong measuring skills using calipers and protractors and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brake machines per specifications and production schedules.
• Read drawings to determine bending angles and dimensions.
• Adjust settings to achieve precise bends and inspect parts for quality.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and collaborate with team to meet deadlines.
• Assist with grinding, welding, and assembly as needed.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint interpretation

Machine setup

Quality measurement

Shop safety

Tools

Calipers

Protractors

Grinding tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and operating press brake machines to bend and shape sheet metal components with precision and efficiency. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in fabrication and mechanical processes to contribute to high-quality production standards within a dynamic environment.

Duties

• Set up and operate press brake machinery according to specifications and production schedules
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to determine bending angles and dimensions
• Adjust machine settings to achieve desired bends, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting on press brake equipment
• Use hand tools, tooling, and measuring devices such as calipers and protractors to verify work quality
• Assist with fabrication tasks including grinding, welding, and assembly as required
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to safety protocols at all times
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality

Day work

Temp to perm

Experience

• Proven experience operating press brake machinery in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Knowledge of sheet metal properties and fabrication techniques
• Familiarity with grinding, welding, and assembly processes is advantageous
• Mechanical knowledge related to tooling setup, calibration, and maintenance of press brakes
• Competence in using hand tools and basic measuring instruments for quality control
• Basic math skills for calculating dimensions, angles, and material requirements
• Prior experience working with sheet metal components in a fast-paced production setting is preferred

This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to apply their technical skills within a collaborative team environment. The position offers opportunities for professional growth alongside the chance to contribute significantly to our manufacturing operations.