Press Brake Operator: Level 2 (Experienced)

General Devices Co Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

401K options

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking motivated individuals for an entry-level position in sheet metal fabrication in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves hands-on training in operating press brake machines, assisting experienced operators, and developing valuable skills for a career in manufacturing. Ideal candidates show reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. No prior experience required, as training will be provided. The position offers starting pay between $18 to $22 per hour, plus benefits including medical, dental, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and reliability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and take instruction.
• Interest in developing a valuable manufacturing skill.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced operators in running press brake machines.
• Load and unload sheet metal parts from machines.
• Learn how to read job travelers and basic prints.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures, gauges, and calipers.
• Inspect parts for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Mechanical curiosity

Reliability

Job description

General Devices is looking for a motivated individual to begin a career in precision sheet metal fabrication. This is an entry-level training position where you will learn to operate press brake machines used to form metal parts for electronic equipment and industrial products.

No previous press brake experience is required; we will train the right candidate.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work, mechanical problem solving, and building real products. Press brake operation is a highly marketable manufacturing skill, and many of our skilled operators and team leaders started in this position and developed their careers here.

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday

Typical starting pay: $18 – $22 per hour depending on experience.

What You Will Do

• Assist experienced operators in running press brake machines.
• Load and unload sheet metal parts from machines.
• Learn how to read job travelers and basic prints.
• Use measuring tools such as tape measures, gauges, and calipers.
• Inspect parts for quality and accuracy.
• Help maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety rules and company policies.
• Gradually learn press brake setup and operation through hands‑on training.

What We Are Looking For

We are primarily looking for the right mindset and reliability.

Successful candidates will have:

• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and take instruction
• Interest in developing a valuable manufacturing skill
• A positive attitude and ability to work well with others
• Ability to stay focused and perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Mechanical curiosity or enjoyment of working with tools and equipment

Metalworking or manufacturing experience is highly preferred

Including sheet metal work, machining, welding, automotive repair, construction trades, or similar hands‑on work — but we will train the right candidate.

• We are a growing company with incredible possibilities
• General Devices cares about out team members
• Medical, dental and short-term Disability – one premium
• FSA & HSA
• Optional employee-paid life insurance
• 401K (Traditional and Roth)

Veterans are encouraged to apply

Hard workers with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

General Devices is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. General Devices is committed to providing team members with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at General Devices are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.