Press Brake Operator

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a long-term role in Clackamas OR. The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up operating and maintaining the Cincinnati Press Brake 350PF10 to bend form and shape steel plates sheets and fabricated components according to blueprints shop drawings work orders and production requirements.

Pay: $25-$27/hr

Press Brake Operator Responsibilities:

Set up and operate the Cincinnati Press Brake 350PF10 to bend form or straighten steel plates sheets and other metal components.

Review blueprints shop drawings sketches work orders and specifications to determine bend requirements dimensions tolerances material type and sequence of operations.

Select install and adjust appropriate tooling dies punches back gauges and machine settings based on material thickness bend radius part geometry and job requirements.

Program CNC controls or manually adjust machine settings as needed to complete accurate bending operations.

Perform test bends or first-piece inspections to verify setup accuracy before continuing production.

Make adjustments to ram depth back gauge position tooling alignment bend angle or other settings to maintain conformance with specifications.

Monitor machine operation throughout production to ensure consistent performance accuracy and part quality.

Read and interpret structural steel drawings fabrication drawings part details bend notes dimensions and tolerances.

Measure and inspect formed parts using tape measures squares protractors angle finders calipers micrometers gauges templates or other measuring tools as required.

Correct minor deviations through machine adjustments when appropriate.

Support first-piece checks in-process inspections and final verification of formed components.

Press Brake Operator Qualifications:

Experience operating a press brake or similar metal forming equipment preferred.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints fabrication drawings sketches and work orders.

Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures squares calipers micrometers angle finders and gauges.

Ability to perform basic shop math including fractions decimals angles and measurements.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Prior experience with Cincinnati press brake equipment.

Experience with CNC press brake controls and manual machine adjustments.

Knowledge of bend allowances bend deductions material springback tooling selection and forming sequence.

Forklift and/or overhead crane experience preferred.

Familiarity with quality control practices in a fabrication environment.

Benefits:

• $25-$28/hr

• Medical

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Employees are entitles to earn paid sick leave and Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

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