Press Brake Operator: Setup & Precision Fabrication

Aerotek; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short & long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aerotek in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and run Cincinnati and Amada presses in a busy metal fabrication environment. You will read blueprints, select tooling, adjust settings, and form parts to tight tolerances.

This permanent on-site role offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth within a team-oriented shop culture. Experience with fabrication tooling and safe operation is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ months setting up press brakes for production jobs.
• 1+ year running press brakes in fabrication/sheet metal environments.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints/drawings.
• Proficient in using tape measures for precise dimensions.
• Experience with hand and power tools in metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brakes with tooling and settings per job specs.
• Run presses to form sheet metal parts meeting tolerances.
• Operate Cincinnati/Amada press brakes safely and efficiently.
• Use standard and custom tooling across multiple jobs.
• Interpret blueprints/drawings to produce accurate parts.
• Verify dimensions with tape measures and tools.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and adjust as needed.
• Handle sheet metal parts through loading/unloading processes.
• Coordinate with team to meet production schedules.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and assist in equipment care.

Skills

6+ months press brake setup

1+ year press brake experience

Blueprint reading

Tape measure accuracy

Hand/tools fabrication

Safety-focused

Detail oriented

Education

Technical fabrication training

Tools

Cincinnati press brakes

Amada press brakes

Sheet metal tooling

Job description

Aerotek in Buffalo, MN is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and run Cincinnati and Amada presses in a busy metal fabrication environment. You will read blueprints, select tooling, adjust settings, and form parts to tight tolerances.

This permanent on-site role offers competitive pay, robust benefits, and opportunities for growth within a team-oriented shop culture. Experience with fabrication tooling and safe operation is essential.