Press Brake Technician III

Professional Placement Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Placement Services in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an experienced Press Brake Technician Level III to configure and operate press brake equipment to shape materials used in manufacturing operations. The role requires setup, bending, punching, and forming per blueprints, with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of press brake experience and familiarity with Amada CNC Brake systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints with precision.
• Uses precision measuring equipment to verify finished parts.
• Maintains quality by following documented procedures and safety rules.
• Completes part routing paperwork and tracks progress.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates press brake equipment to complete jobs.
• Performs bending, blanking, punching, and forming per blueprints.
• Selects and installs appropriate tooling and adjusts machines.
• Documents issues and informs supervision.

Skills

Reading drawings/prints

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Willingness to learn

Safety compliance

Amada CNC Brake

Precision measuring tools

Tools

Amada CNC Brake

Precision measuring tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and talented Press Brake Technician Level III to join our team in Hillsboro, OR!

The Press Brake Technician will be responsible for configuring and operating mechanical press equipment to shape materials used in manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets up and operates press brake equipment in order to complete jobs, which may be defined by the number of bends, the complexity of the operation, or the time it takes to complete the job.
• Performs operations such as blanking, bending, punching, and forming on a variety of materials based on blueprints and other instructions.
• Selects and installs the appropriate tools for the job and performs tracking and machine adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality-focused, and willing to learn.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret drawing/print specifications. Uses precision measuring equipment devices to verify the accuracy of finished products according to the documented procedures.
• Completes part router paperwork, updates tracker, and moves the part to the next department.
• Performs daily, routine, and preventive maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Documents all issues and inform supervision.
• Follows all safety rules and policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years of experience operating mechanical press brake required
• Amada CNC Brake experience is a plus

Job Number: 5312