Fabrication Press Brake Operator

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up and operating press brake machinery to accurately bend and form sheet metal and steel components used in the fabrication of electrical enclosures and related products. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

General Job Description:

Fabrication Press Brake Operator

 

Company: Freeman Enclosure Systems
Location: Batavia, Ohio
Department: Fabrication
Job Type: Full-Time
Hiring Bonus:$2,500

 

Job Summary

Freeman Enclosure Systems is seeking an experienced and dependable Fabrication Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team in Batavia, Ohio. The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up and operating press brake machinery to accurately bend and form sheet metal and steel components used in the fabrication of electrical enclosures and related products.

 

The ideal candidate will have previous press brake experience, strong blueprint-reading skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to accurately measure and inspect finished parts. This position requires someone who can work independently, maintain production standards, and consistently produce high-quality components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

Job Details

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend and form sheet metal according to blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, bend diagrams, and production specifications.
• Select and install appropriate tooling, dies, and punches based on material and job requirements.
• Program and adjust press brake machine settings to achieve proper bend angles, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Accurately measure and inspect parts throughout the production process.
• Use tape measures, calipers, protractors, angle gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Verify material type, thickness, dimensions, and quantities before beginning each job.
• Perform first-piece inspections and make necessary machine adjustments to maintain quality.
• Operate CNC press brake equipment and make basic program or parameter adjustments as required.
• Safely load, position, and remove sheet metal and fabricated components from the machine.
• Work with various types and gauges of steel, including galvanized and other sheet metal materials.
• Identify defects, dimensional issues, tooling problems, or machine abnormalities and notify supervision when necessary.
• Maintain accurate production and quality standards while meeting established deadlines.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and required PPE guidelines.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other fabrication departments.
• Assist with other fabrication responsibilities as production demands require.

Specific Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a press brake in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal bending and forming processes.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic shop mathematics.
• Knowledge of bend allowances, bend deductions, angles, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Experience selecting and changing press brake tooling.
• Ability to set up and adjust machinery to produce accurate parts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to use measuring and inspection equipment accurately.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong problem-solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC press brake experience.
• Experience with CNC programming or editing existing programs.
• Experience working with electrical enclosures, sheet metal fabrication, structural steel, or industrial equipment.
• Experience working with galvanized steel and various material thicknesses.
• Experience with overhead cranes, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment.
• Experience performing first-piece and in-process quality inspections.
• Previous experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Company Overview:

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

 

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plan
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

Additional Data:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

 

EEO & Affirmative Action

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

 

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