Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift

Gas-Fired Products Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gas-Fired Products Inc. is seeking a Press Brake Operator for the 2nd shift in Charlotte, NC. The role involves operating a press brake, setting up tooling, programming basic CNC features, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances.

You will read blueprints, measure with micrometers and calipers, inspect parts, and perform routine maintenance while maintaining a clean, safe work area and meeting delivery requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with press brakes and sheet metal fabrication preferred.
• Proficiency in measuring with precision tools (micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Measure and align materials for production.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and conformance.
• Perform routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Read drawings/blueprints and operate CNC controls as required.
• Maintain safet y and clean work area; meet delivery requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Measuring with micrometers

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

CNC controller

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

# Press Brake Operator - 2nd ShiftCharlotte, NC 28208## DescriptionAs part of the Fabrication Shop, the Press Brake Operator operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment and other components from sheet metal or metal plates. This includes the preparation, setup, and adjustment of the press brake as required by product plans and production schedules. This role also ensures there is sufficient raw material available to complete the assigned tasks.**Responsibilities*** Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.* Measures and aligns materials to be used.* Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.* Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.* Maintains a clean work area.* Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.* Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.* Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.* Work with tight tolerances.* Produce parts for assembly operations.* Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.* Perform spot inspections of parts.* Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.* Complete and maintain paperwork.* Identify assembly parts.* Set up light gauge metal.* Check machine for defects.* Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.* Read drawings and blueprints.* Performs other related duties as assigned.**Additional Responsibilities for Advanced Operator*** Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.* Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.* Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).* Repair machinery, if necessary* Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.* Ability to follow instructions.* Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans.* Basic computer and math skills.**Supervisory Responsibilities*** 1 – 3 years of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.* Proven experience with light curtain operation* Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.* Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms, and use hands to finger, handle or free objects.* The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and communicate with other employees.* The employee must be able to move and/or lift objects up to 25 pounds often.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral, and depth perception vision* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and equipment.* The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.