Brake Press Operator

Atwater Metal Fabrication, Inc • Full-time • Merced, California, United States • $19 / hour • 2m ago

Job Overview

As our Brake Press Operator, you'll set up and run our US Machinery Company 13' press brake to bend and form steel components to precise specifications. You'll work from fabrication drawings and CNC programs, perform first-article inspections, and stage completed parts that are ready for assembly or shipment. This is a hands-on production role where your accuracy directly affects job quality and schedule.

Duties

Set up and operate AMFI's 13' press brake: install tooling, program the CNC controller, and set back gauge positions for each job
Read and interpret fabrication drawings: bend angles, tolerances, material callouts, and part dimensions Create or modify CNC bend programs; select punches and dies appropriate to material and geometry Perform first-article and in-process dimensional inspections using angle gauges, calipers, and measuring tools
Handle and stage sheet and plate material safely; label completed parts with part marks and job numbers Keep the press brake work area clean, organized, and well-maintained Report quality issues, material discrepancies, or machine concerns to the Production Manager promptly.

Skills

2-4 years of press brake operation experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings including bend angles, flat blanks, and material callouts
Hands-on experience with CNC press brake setup, tooling selection, and back gauge programming
Proficiency with precision measuring tools: angle gauges, calipers, tape measures
Strong attention to detail and a track record of accurate, on-tolerance parts
Self-directed and organized - able to manage setups and production runs from a job packet with minimal supervision

Join our team as a Brake Press Operator if you’re passionate about precision manufacturing, eager to develop your technical skills further, and committed to maintaining the highest safety standards. Your expertise will help us deliver top-quality products while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

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