Press Brake Operator I - Precision & GD&T

Fusion Enterprises; Currie (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Container Products Company seeks a Fabricator II to independently set up and operate the press brake, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and ensure parts meet strict tolerances for nuclear containers. You’ll drive quality, safety, and throughput daily, while coaching junior operators on setup and print interpretation.

Join a team that values commitment to accuracy, blameless accountability, and customer success, delivering first-pass parts with minimal rework in a fast-paced fabrication cell.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of press brake or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently set up and operate a press brake and select the correct dies and tooling.
• Intermediate to advanced blueprint reading and GD&T fundamentals, including datums and bend callouts.
• Working knowledge of bend allowance and bend radius calculations.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
• Overhead crane and rigging certification (or ability to obtain within a defined ramp period).
• Consistent attendance, reliable shift handoffs, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and operate the press brake and related fabrication equipment
• Select dies and tooling correctly based on material, thickness, and bend requirements
• Calculate and apply bend allowance and bend radius correctly for the assigned part
• Follow safety procedures, LOTO, and PPE requirements at all times
• Operate overhead crane and rigging equipment safely and within certification
• Keep the work cell clean, organized, and staged for the next job or shift
• Interpret complex blueprints, bend callouts, and GD&T fundamentals accurately
• Identify datums, form features, and critical dimensions before setup
• Escalate print questions or discrepancies before starting the bend sequence
• Plan and execute complex part layouts and multi-hit forming without distortion
• Hold bend and flat tolerances per print on common and complex materials
• Verify dimensions with calipers, micrometers, and height gauges before releasing the part
• Deliver daily throughput with accurate documentation, maintain first-pass yield and low rework
• Support Fabricator I development and reliable shift handoffs to keep the fabrication cell running as one team
• Meet daily throughput expectations with accurate documentation and no paperwork errors
• Hold first-pass yield at or above 95% on complex parts and rework below 2%
• Complete travelers, sign-offs, and quality records honestly and completely
• Coach Fabricator I operators on setup, die selection, and print interpretation
• Provide clear, reliable handoffs between shifts and between cells
• Contribute to fixture ideas and standard-work updates that make the cell better

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

GD&T interpretation

Precision measurement

Die selection

Safety procedures

Overhead crane operation

Team coaching

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Overhead crane

Job description

Container Products Company seeks a Fabricator II to independently set up and operate the press brake, interpret blueprints and GD&T, and ensure parts meet strict tolerances for nuclear containers. You’ll drive quality, safety, and throughput daily, while coaching junior operators on setup and print interpretation.

Join a team that values commitment to accuracy, blameless accountability, and customer success, delivering first-pass parts with minimal rework in a fast-paced fabrication cell.