About this role
CNC Press Brake Operator
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Pay: Starting at $23.00 per hour, with higher pay available depending on experience, up to $24.00 per hour, plus a $3.00 per hour night shift differential.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to operate and adjust industrial machinery used in metal fabrication. The ideal candidate has hands-on press brake experience, can read technical drawings, and is comfortable working with steel materials and precision measuring equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC equipment, including plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines.
- Read and follow blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders.
- Handle and position steel beams, plates, and other materials using overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
- Adjust machine settings and monitor production to maintain accuracy and quality.
- Use tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision measuring tools to check dimensions and tolerances.
- Make basic programming changes to accommodate different material sizes and thicknesses.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot machine issues.
- Follow OSHA guidelines and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on press brake operating experience is required.
- At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural steel shop drawings.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments.
- Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Overhead crane, forklift, and rigging experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a production team in a fast-paced shop environment.