Press Operator

Teksky LLC; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Bennington, VT is seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Technician to set up, operate, and troubleshoot press brakes in a high-precision environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in metal forming, with a strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail. Benefits include competitive wages, medical insurance, and a stable work environment with 3-day weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of press brake or metal forming experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with die setups, bend allowances, radii, and tooling.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 10-hour shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC/manual press brake and bending equipment.
• Install, align, and adjust dies, tooling, and fixtures.
• Form materials to blueprint specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.
• Complete route cards, job travelers, and production reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Press brake operation

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

We are seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Technician who can independently set up, operate, and troubleshoot press brakes and bending equipment in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate CNC/manual press brake and bending equipment
• Install, align, and adjust dies, tooling, and fixtures
• Form aluminum, steel, and armor-grade materials to blueprint specifications
• Perform grinding, deburring, measuring, and finishing tasks
• Complete route cards, job travelers, and production reports
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment

What You Bring

• 3+ years of press brake or metal forming experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with die setups, bend allowances, radii, and tooling
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work 10-hour shifts
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude

Why JBM

• 3-day weekends (Friday off)
• Competitive wages & premium benefits
• Stable defense-industry work
• Modern, integrated fabrication facility

Additional Details

• Location: Bennington, VT
• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production
• Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave