Press Brake Operator (Fabricator)

ZipRecruiter; Williamsburg (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a skilled Press Brake Operator to join their team. The successful candidate will operate machinery to produce quality parts, ensuring adherence to safety and organizational practices. With opportunities for career progression, this role is ideal for someone with fabrication experience and strong technical skills.

Benefits

Health benefits

10 Paid holidays

Career progression opportunities

Paid Parental Leave

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year press brake machine experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication or related work.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a press brake to manufacture parts from sheet metal.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust the press brake reading blueprints.
• Complete production documentation and ensure proper product tolerances.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Shop math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Press Brake

Measurement gauges

Laser punch press

Job description

Why work at Eaton? Below are a few of the outstanding benefits we offer:

• Health benefits and vacation time - available to use on day one of your employment!
• 10 Paid holidays
• Paid Bi-Weekly
• Career progression opportunities to cross-train in different departments and increase compensation.
• Overtime opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance Program, Wellness Reimbursement, and more!

What you’ll do:

• Operate a press brake to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates according to safe work practices, including adhering to all required personal protective equipment.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust the press brake as required, reading job instructions and/or blueprints to cut/form required products.
• Perform set-ups, minor troubleshooting, and routine preventative maintenance when required.
• Assemble components of standard and engineered-to-order products using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and move products from previous to next operation.
• Make adjustments to machine, tooling, and wheels to keep product within specified tolerances per job instructions.
• Complete production documentation (first piece approvals, routing tags, scrap tickets, etc.) and use specified gauges to ensure proper product tolerances.
• Maintain high levels of quality and continually seek methods of improvement for all functions of the position.

Qualifications:

**Basic Qualifications:**

• High school diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year press brake machine experience.
• Ability to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered; only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility will be considered. Active-duty military service members are exempt from this geographical area limitation.

**Additional Qualifications:**

• Minimum one year experience in metal fabrication or related work.
• Previous experience operating Press Brakes, Lasers, or CNC Machines.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Position Criteria:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand wiring schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Able to move material as needed using material handling carts (push/pull 50 lbs).
• Able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Team player and able to collaborate effectively to complete work assignments per customer orders.
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities.
• Practice good housekeeping to keep the work area clean, organized, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as required, including flexing to other departments.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine setups for production runs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Shop math skills.
• Blueprint reading.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake
• Measurement gauges
• Laser punch press