Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

14 Oct 2025
California, Orange county 00000 Orange county USA

Press Brake Operator

Pay: $23.34 - $25.00 per hour

Job description:

SUMMARY

Sets up and operates power brake to bend, notch, punch, form rolls, arc or straighten metal plates or sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint or sketch specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Selects, positions and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.

· Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.

· Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal, as indicated by calibrated scale or feelers.

· Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.

· Positions workpiece manually to align layout makes to dies.

· Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.

· Sets stops on machines bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.

· Programs CNC back gages for automated brakes.

· Verifies dimensions of workpiece and is capable of inspecting parts to blueprint requirements.

· Devises and builds temporary dies and stops for running production

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE – Minimum 5 years related press brake set-up experience. Ability to pass flat pattern test administered by Shop Foreman.

LANGUAGE SKILLS – Ability to read and interpret documents such as blue prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area and circumference. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

CALL PRIMARY STAFFING SOURCE 714-769-7070

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