Press Brake Operator

The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC punch presses, CNC press brakes, and fiber laser cutting machines. - Set up and operate CNC press brakes, including selection and installation of punches and dies, back gauge setup, bend sequence verification, and part inspection.

Job Opportunity: Columbus, Ohio

Our client is looking for a Press Brake Operator to join their team. Our client specializes in precision metal fabrication, custom electronic enclosures, and deep-drawn components for a variety of industries.

The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of sheet metal fabrication equipment, including CNC punch presses, CNC press brakes, and fiber laser cutting machines.



Responsibilities/Duties:
- Set up and operate CNC and/or mechanical sheet metal fabrication equipment.
- Operate CNC punch presses, press brakes, fiber laser cutting machines, and other fabrication equipment as needed.
- Perform complete or partial machine setups, including tooling changes, material setup, program selection, and first-piece verification.
- Set up and operate CNC press brakes, including selection and installation of punches and dies, back gauge setup, bend sequence verification, and part inspection.
- Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work instructions, and job travelers.
- Read and understand dimensions, tolerances, bend specifications, hole locations, and other product requirements.
- Use precision measuring equipment including calipers, height gauges, angle gauges, and other inspection tools.
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure parts meet quality requirements.
- Adjust machine programs and machine settings as necessary to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
- Select appropriate tooling, dies, punches, and forming methods based on material type, thickness, and part requirements.
- Load, unload, and safely handle sheet metal and fabricated components.
- Monitor machine performance and identify potential quality, tooling, material, or equipment issues.
- Troubleshoot basic machine and production problems and communicate more complex issues to supervision or maintenance.

Requirements/Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication.
- 5+ years experience operating one or more of the following:
o CNC punch presses
o CNC press brakes
o Fiber laser cutting machines
o Other CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of sheet metal materials, including material thickness, bend characteristics, and forming requirements.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Ability to perform machine setups and make adjustments to maintain part quality.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to regularly lift and move materials and parts within established safety guidelines.
- Experience with CNC press brake programming or editing existing programs highly preferred.