Press Brake Operator — Precision Metal Fabrication

ASTEC; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day 1 eligibility

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

ASTEC is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and run basic machinery including press brakes and CNC burning equipment. You will read drawings, follow specifications, and ensure safety protocols are met while fabricating metal sheets and plates.

Ideal candidates have high school or GED, hydraulic press experience, and the ability to interpret sketches and use hand tools. You may need to bring or acquire your own tools and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior hydraulic press experience highly preferred.
• Detail oriented in processing paperwork (bills of material, dispatch lists, and work orders).
• Able to interpret sketches or simple orthographic drawings and be familiar with material used at the machine.
• Possess own tools or be willing to acquire own tools over 6–12 months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow job order specifications and blueprints.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Set up and operate automatic multiple-operation machine to perform bending, roll forming to fabricate metal sheets or plates.
• Install and align roller dies, drive and forming rolls, forming dies using rulers, vernier gauges, square, shims, and hand tools.
• Set side guides and stops. Turn knobs to regulate voltage of resistance and synchronize speed of feed rolls, forming rolls, punch, or shear rams.
• Place roll of sheet or strip metal onto feed roll, thread ends through machine or into drive rolls, or metal blanks or against guides to feed machine.
• Start machine, verify dimension of finished product visually or using micrometers, calipers, or gauges. Remove finished parts from machine.
• All duties must be performed in compliance with Astec Mobile Screens policies relating to safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Read blueprints

OSHA compliance

Detail oriented

Interpret sketches

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

ASTEC is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and run basic machinery including press brakes and CNC burning equipment. You will read drawings, follow specifications, and ensure safety protocols are met while fabricating metal sheets and plates.

Ideal candidates have high school or GED, hydraulic press experience, and the ability to interpret sketches and use hand tools. You may need to bring or acquire your own tools and lift up to 50 lbs.