Press Brake Operator — Swing Shift with $1.25/hr Shift Diff

Farwest; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with up to 3.5% match

Safety bonus up to $0.60/hour

Job summary

Farwest is seeking an Equipment Operator - Press Brake to join our onsite team in Washington. You will operate a CNC press brake to maximize machine efficiency, ensure high part quality, and perform preventive maintenance in a safe manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of press brake experience, with the ability to read prints, interpret drawings, and work with English/meter measurements.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one year press brake experience.
• Able to read prints and interpret technical drawings.
• Able to read English and metric measurements.
• Understands program editing, basic machine functions and safety.
• Basic math and dimensional knowledge required.
• Experience with material flow, routing and cranes/forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake efficiently, ensuring high part quality and safe maintenance.
• Verify order requirements: priority, material, dies, settings and program loading.
• Align dies, adjust pressure and back gauges as needed.
• Validate product quality and adjust programs to improve production.
• Perform first part inspection and adhere to tolerances.
• Assist teammates to improve process and delivery times.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance and promote safety policies.
• Handle materials with overhead crane and forklift.

Skills

Read prints

Program editing

Machine basics

Math & measurements

Dependable & punctual

Daily readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Metal processing equipment

Job description

Farwest is seeking an Equipment Operator - Press Brake to join our onsite team in Washington. You will operate a CNC press brake to maximize machine efficiency, ensure high part quality, and perform preventive maintenance in a safe manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of press brake experience, with the ability to read prints, interpret drawings, and work with English/meter measurements.