Now hiring for a Press Brake Operator
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay Rate: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour
Schedule: 6:00 am-2:30 pm

Your Skill. Our Shop. Let’s Shape Some Steel.

From setup to finish, you know what a good bend looks like. We’re hiring a Press Brake Operator in Cincinnati who can handle precision work and keep production rolling. If you’ve got a steady hand and shop smarts, this is your kind of job.

Looking for Press Brake Operator jobs in Cincinnati where precision and craftsmanship shape quality metal products? This opportunity lets you operate advanced forming equipment, produce accurate parts, and help support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Press Brake Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Operate press brake machinery to bend and form metal parts according to blueprints and work instructions.
• Set up and adjust machines, including tooling, dies, and machine settings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to ensure accurate production.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to inspect finished parts.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Load and unload metal sheets and components safely and efficiently.
• Make adjustments to machine settings as needed to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Identify and correct basic machine or production issues.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training in metal fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or blueprint reading is beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Ability to safely operate press brake equipment and related fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, angle gauges, or micrometers.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain dimensional accuracy and product quality.
• Commitment to workplace safety, dependable attendance, and quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous press brake, fabrication, sheet metal, manufacturing, or machine operation experience is preferred.
• Experience setting up tooling, making machine adjustments, or interpreting engineering drawings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of precision measurement, quality inspection, Lean manufacturing, or preventative maintenance is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are well positioned for success as a Press Brake Operator.
• Previous Press Brake Operator or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Experience reading blueprints and using precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with various types and thicknesses of sheet metal.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive manufacturing tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and handle sheet metal, materials, or finished parts weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to safely load materials, operate machinery, and inspect finished products.
• Ability to safely work around industrial equipment while following established manufacturing safety procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and technical skill development.

4 out of 5 of the crew said they’d bring a friend to work here. That should tell you something.

If you can handle the metal, we’ll handle the rest. Apply Now. 

What You Will Do

As a Press Brake Operator you will set up and operate press brake equipment to bend, form, and shape metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications. You will load materials, verify measurements, inspect finished parts, adjust machine settings, maintain quality standards, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations while meeting production goals.

• Operate press brake machinery to bend and form metal parts according to blueprints and work instructions.
• Set up and adjust machines, including tooling, dies, and machine settings.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements to ensure accurate production.
• Use precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to inspect finished parts.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process to ensure parts meet specifications.
• Load and unload metal sheets and components safely and efficiently.
• Make adjustments to machine settings as needed to maintain quality and production requirements.
• Identify and correct basic machine or production issues.

A Press Brake Operator produces precision-formed metal components by operating press brake equipment used throughout modern manufacturing. This role combines mechanical aptitude, blueprint interpretation, and attention to detail to create parts that meet exact specifications.

Successful Press Brake Operator professionals understand metal fabrication, precision measurement, tooling, machine setup, and quality inspection while maintaining safe and efficient production. Accuracy and craftsmanship are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy precision manufacturing, machinery, and hands-on technical work.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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