1st shift, Mon-Fri, Press Brake Operator (Up to $28)

Press Brake Operator – Contract to Hire

Greenville
Company: OpSource Staffing
Job Type: Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire
Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4x10’s – Fridays Off!)
Pay: $25–$28/hour (Based on Experience)

Now Hiring: CNC Press Brake Operator

OpSource Staffing is partnering with a well-established metal fabrication company in Greenville, SC to hire an experienced Press Brake Operator.

Our client is a full-service metal fabrication provider offering fabrication, welding, forming, cutting, finishing, and custom manufacturing solutions that help businesses grow stronger.

Position Overview

Press Brake Operators produce precision parts and tools from metal using a CNC press brake machine. This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, precise measuring ability, and experience making accurate bends to exact specifications.

Operators are responsible for machine setup, adjustments, maintenance, and ensuring all finished products meet strict quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Shape Metal

• Operate CNC press brake to shape primarily sheet metal

• Load, align, and position materials for accurate bending

• Adjust machine controls for speed, feed, and bend path

Maintain Equipment

• Set up and maintain press brake machine

• Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, filter changes, degreasing parts)

• Ensure machine operates at full capacity

Read & Interpret Blueprints

• Follow detailed blueprints and technical drawings

• Make precise calculations to meet exact specifications

Inspect Materials & Finished Product

• Inspect raw sheet metal for defects

• Perform quality checks to ensure finished products meet standards

Follow Safety Regulations

• Follow company, state, and federal safety standards

• Wear required PPE

• Maintain clean and organized workspace

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years press brake experience preferred

• CNC machine operation experience

• Strong blueprint reading skills

• Excellent measuring skills (metric & standard systems)

• Proficient with calipers, tape measures, micrometers, and height gauges

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Ability to lift and move metal materials

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Basic computer skills (CNC programming & digital work orders)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Good time management

Tools & Materials Used

• Measuring tools (calipers, tape measures, micrometers, height gauges)

• Metalworking hand tools (grinders, sanders, buffers)

• Metals including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel

• Technical documents (blueprints, BOMs, technique sheets)

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must pass background check

• Must pass drug screening

• Tape measure test required

• CNC/Press Brake skills assessment required

• Reliable transportation

Why Apply?

• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)

• Competitive pay: $25–$28/hour

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

• Work with a reputable and growing fabrication company