Press Brake Operator

Now hiring for a Press Brake Operator

Location: Bethlehem, PA

Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour

Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm

If You Know Your Way Around a Press Brake, We Know a Spot for You.

You’ve bent enough steel to know when a shop runs right. This one does. Clean space, steady flow, and people who pull their weight. Bring your press brake game to Bethlehem and get paid fair for every shift you put in.

Looking for Press Brake Operator jobs in Bethlehem 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

• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy and quality of machine operation.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.
• Sets up machine, and stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished workpieces.
• Assists in directing the workflow within a specified department.
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Follows all safety rules.

Education Requirements

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

Experience Requirements

• Must have 2 years press brake machine set up and operator experience
• Ability to safely operate press brake equipment and related fabrication machinery.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, tape measures, angle gauges, or micrometers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• 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.

Physical Capabilities

• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
• Ability to lift and handle sheet metal, materials, or finished parts weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pound.
• Manual dexterity to safely load materials, operate machinery, and inspect finished products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts (The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud )
• 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.

The Press Brake Operator plays an important role in metal fabrication by operating press brake equipment that shapes components used in a wide variety of products. This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and strong problem-solving skills.

Successful Press Brake Operator candidates understand fabrication processes, blueprint interpretation, quality inspection, and workplace safety while supporting productive manufacturing operations. Consistent performance contributes directly to operational success.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy technical manufacturing work.