Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

Job Description

The Press Brake Setup/Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC press brake equipment in a metal fabrication environment. This role requires hands-on experience with sheet metal, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform accurate setups, changeovers, and shutdowns. The ideal candidate can make minor program edits at the machine control and consistently produce high-quality formed parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake equipment.
• Perform accurate setups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Make minor program edits at the machine control.
• Consistently produce high-quality formed parts.
• Perform simple machine adjustments and routine cleaning.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of hands-on press brake operating/set up experience from a metal fabrication environment.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and using a tape measure.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and CNC machine operation.
• Ability to use tools such as calipers and micrometers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working around other fabrication processes such as press brakes, saws, weld stations, and material-handling areas.
• Ability to identify common metal types and thicknesses used in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with basic warehouse organization, including staging materials, labeling parts, and keeping inventory areas tidy.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values precision and quality in metal fabrication. Our workplace offers an opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment and work alongside experienced professionals.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled assembly shop where safety and teamwork are prioritized to achieve production goals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.