Press Brake Operator

M.S. Fabrication is hiring an experienced Press Brake Operator for our custom metal fabrication shop in the forming department. We produce custom brackets, frames, guards, plates, trims, countertops, and fabricated assemblies from customer drawings and specifications.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can read prints, set up machine and tooling, check their own work, and produce accurate parts in a job-shop environment. Full-time and part-time roles are available.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate press brake machines to bend sheet metal and plate
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job specifications
Select proper tooling and perform machine setup for each job
Check parts using calipers, tape measures, squares, angle gauges, and other measuring tools
Make adjustments as needed to meet required dimensions and tolerances
Work with stainless steel, aluminum, steel, and other common materials
Handle custom fabrication work, production, short runs, and changing job requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Communicate with shop team members about job requirements, issues, or corrections
Operate slip rolls
Perform bump forming
Assist with general shop tasks when needed

Qualifications

Prior press brake experience is required
Ability to set up and run press brake jobs from drawings and specifications
Strong blueprint reading, measuring, and layout skills
Comfortable with custom parts and short-run fabrication
Able to select tooling, make adjustments, and check parts for accuracy
Knowledge of bend allowances, material thickness, angles, and forming basics
Bump forming experience
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and angles
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work safely
Full-time and part-time roles available

Strong Plus

CAD work, including reviewing drawings, making minor updates, or helping prepare shop drawings
CNC equipment experience: waterjet and CNC punch

Plus

Welding or general fabrication experience
Layout, deburring, hardware insertion, assembly, or finish work
Forklift experience
Ability to help with other shop tasks when needed

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced press brake operator who can step into a custom fabrication shop and run jobs with minimal supervision. We are looking for someone who can set up the machine, read drawings, choose tooling, make accurate bends, inspect their own work, and help keep jobs moving through the shop.

This role is a good fit for someone who takes pride in clean, accurate work and enjoys solving challenges when they arise. A strong candidate will be able to take ownership of press brake work.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time or part-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday, day shift
Pay: Competitive pay based on experience
Work Location: In person

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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Press Brake Operator

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