Chicago, Illinois
$20.00/hour
Industrial & Manufacturing
Job ID: 63154198
Job Description
- Starting at $20/hour
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Full time hours
- Located in Chicago, Illinois
- Set up and operate press brake machines (and related forming equipment) to bend, form, and shape various gauges of sheet metal (e.g., CRS/HRPO steel, aluminum, stainless, galvanneal)
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, job travelers, and work orders to determine forming requirements, bend sequences, and tolerances
- Select appropriate dies, tooling, and machine settings for different materials and thicknesses
- Perform test bends, measure parts with precision tools (calipers, protractors, etc.), and adjust to ensure parts meet specifications
- Inspect formed parts for quality, accuracy, and defects; collaborate with Fabrication Supervisor and Plant Manager as needed
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handling both small custom runs and larger production volumes
- Maintain equipment, perform basic preventive maintenance, and keep a clean, safe work area
- Collaborate with the Fabrication Supervisor to ensure a smooth workflow
- Accurately record time, materials, and production data in our system
- Proven experience in sheet metal forming or operating press brakes in a fabrication environment
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
- Strong attention to detail, mathematical skills, and commitment to quality
- Physical ability to handle materials, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Reliable, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic
- Setup experience on press brakes
- Hands-on experience with Accupress and/or Amada press brakes
- Familiarity with ERP systems for job tracking, inventory, and production reporting
- Experience with a range of materials and gauges common in custom fabrication (e.g., 22ga to 7 ga steel)
- General knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes (laser, punching, welding)
Job ID: 63154198
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