Press Brake Operator 1st Shift

Phillips Staffing; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Staffing is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator in Spartanburg, SC to set up and operate press brake equipment, read and interpret drawings, and select tooling to meet tight tolerances. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficient production in a fabrication environment.

The position pays $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience, with a Monday–Thursday schedule (6:00 AM–4:30 PM) and optional overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating press brake equipment in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling, setup, and operation.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as calipers.
• Basic math skills, including measurements, fractions, and calculations related to production tasks.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Forklift training and certification will be provided on-site.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal materials according to specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine production requirements.
• Select and install appropriate tooling for press brake operations.
• Accurately position and align materials for bending and forming operations.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, to verify dimensions and ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on press brake equipment to help maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process and inspect finished products for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Work with team members to meet production goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing guidelines.

Skills

Press brake setup

Read blueprints

Press brake tooling

Calipers measurement

Math skills

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Press Brake Operator to join our client’s manufacturing and fabrication team in Spartanburg, SC. The ideal candidate will have experience setting up and operating press brake equipment to accurately bend and form metal components according to drawings and specifications.

This is a direct hire role and this position requires candidate with strong attention to detail, the ability to use precision measuring instruments, and a commitment to producing high-quality work in a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal materials according to specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to determine production requirements.
• Select and install appropriate tooling for press brake operations.
• Accurately position and align materials for bending and forming operations.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, to verify dimensions and ensure finished parts meet specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on press brake equipment to help maintain optimal performance.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the production process and inspect finished products for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Work with team members to meet production goals, quality standards, and deadlines.
• Follow all company safety procedures and manufacturing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and operating press brake equipment in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling, setup, and operation.
• Familiarity with precision measuring instruments such as calipers.
• Basic math skills, including measurements, fractions, and calculations related to production tasks.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift. Forklift training and certification will be provided on-site.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic production or equipment issues.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Pay: $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on experience and skill

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Overtime: Optional overtime available when work is available

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