CNC Press Brake Operator

Artifact Fabrication LLC
Rochester, NY
Full-Time | Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (4-Day Work Week)

About Artifact Fabrication

Artifact Fabrication is a fast-growing precision metal fabrication company where skilled people can make a visible impact. We offer the close-knit environment of a small team combined with the technology, organization, and ambition of a much larger operation. As we continue to grow, we're relocating to a completely renovated, modern manufacturing facility featuring a fully air-conditioned shop, enhanced employee amenities, and a work environment designed for comfort, safety, and efficiency. If you're looking for a place where you can take pride in your work, develop your skills, and grow your career alongside a rapidly expanding company, we'd love to meet you.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to join our precision manufacturing team. This position is centered around high-mix, low-volume sheet metal fabrication where setup quality, precision, and efficiency are critical. You'll operate a state-of-the-art Mitsubishi Diamond all-electric 6' CNC press brake, producing precision prototype and low-volume production components with multiple setups throughout the day. Our manufacturing environment is 100% paperless, with digital work instructions, engineering drawings, CAD models, and process information available directly at your workstation. In addition to operating the press brake, you'll work closely with engineering and other manufacturing departments to improve processes, solve production challenges, and support secondary operations when needed.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a Mitsubishi Diamond all-electric CNC press brake
Produce precision bent sheet metal components to engineering specifications
Perform multiple machine setups throughout the day for prototype and short-run production
Verify part dimensions using calipers, angle finders, and other precision measuring equipment
Perform self-certifying in-process and final quality inspections to ensure parts meet all dimensional and cosmetic requirements before moving to the next operation
Read and interpret engineering drawings and bend information
Understand and verify bend sequences, tooling selection, and setup accuracy
Optimize machine setups and workflows to improve productivity and reduce setup time
Collaborate with engineering and other manufacturing departments to solve fabrication challenges
Perform routine machine inspections and maintain a clean, organized work area
Assist with deburring, hardware insertion (PEM), and other secondary operations as production demands require
Follow all company safety procedures and press brake safety practices

Required Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of CNC press brake operating experience
Experience performing complete machine setups in a production environment
Experience programming CNC press brakes and creating tooling setups
Strong understanding of common press brake tooling profiles and applications
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions
Excellent understanding of bend allowances, precision measurement, and angle verification
Proficiency using calipers, angle finders, and other precision measuring equipment
Ability to independently inspect and verify your own work to ensure it meets print specifications and company quality standards
Strong understanding of press brake safety and safe operating practices
Comfortable working in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate digital manufacturing systems
Basic math skills required for manufacturing and inspection tasks
Ability to stand for the majority or entirety of the work shift
Strong attention to detail, organization, and workmanship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating modern, offline-programmable CNC press brakes
Experience using CAD software to view and interpret part models
Experience operating a PEM hardware insertion press
Experience supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

What Success Looks Like

Produces accurate, repeatable bends that meet print requirements
Completes efficient machine setups while maintaining quality
Continuously improves processes and setup methods to maximize machine output
Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area
Consistently performs self-verification of quality before releasing work to the next operation
Communicates effectively with engineering and production teams to resolve issues quickly
Takes pride in producing precision work with minimal scrap or rework

Skills Assessment

Qualified candidates should expect to demonstrate:

CNC press brake setup and operation
Tool selection and setup strategy
Blueprint interpretation
Precision measurement using calipers and angle finders
Programming knowledge and bend sequencing
Safe machine operation
General problem-solving and fabrication knowledge

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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