Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator Compensation, Shift, & Location Details Pay Rate: $20.00 - $24.00/hour (depending on experience) (1st Shift) Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM Location: Dayton, OH 45404 Experience: 2–5 years of experience operating CNC Press Brakes (bonus points for experience with Amada, Cincinnati, Trumpf, or Bystronic). PrideStaff, a leading national workforce solutions firm, has partnered with a premier supplier located in Dayton , looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator. You are the architect of the third dimension. You take flat, laser-cut sheets and—through a mastery of tonnage, bend deductions, and tooling—transform them into the structural components of massive HVAC and industrial systems. In a shop that handles custom industrial-gauge steel, your precision is what ensures an airtight fit for the world's most demanding environments. Key Responsibilities: • Precision Setup: Select, change, and align specialized gooseneck dies, V-dies, and radius tools based on material thickness and required bend angles. • CNC Programming: Interface with the machine controller to enter bend sequences, back-gauge settings, and RAM depth to account for material "spring-back." • Advanced Forming: Execute complex bends for rectangular ductwork, conical transitions, and custom industrial fittings with high dimensional accuracy. • Blueprint Interpretation: Read and calculate bend deductions from flat-pattern layouts to ensure the finished part meets the "cut-size" engineering specs. • Quality Verification: Use protractors, radius gauges, and calipers to verify angles and flange lengths, maintaining the "Precision" standard on every piece. • Material Handling: Safely maneuver large-format sheets and heavy-gauge plates using sheet followers, cranes, or team lifts. • In-Process Optimization: Adjust tonnage and crowning settings on the fly to compensate for variations in material grain and hardness. Why This Role is For You: • Technical Complexity: You won't just be doing 90-degree bends. You’ll be forming complex transitions, large-radius curves, and heavy-duty industrial flanges. • The "Heavy" Factor: Master the art of forming 1/4" thick plate steel, a skill set that places you in the top tier of metal fabricators. • Modern Fabrication: Work with high-tonnage CNC braking systems that utilize precision back-gauging and advanced angle-correction technology. What You’ll Need to Succeed • Geometric Skill: A strong understanding of blueprints, 3D visualization, and bend-allowance calculations. • Industrial Strength: The ability to handle the physical demands of large-scale duct fabrication and a "safety-first" attitude toward high-tonnage machinery. Ready to Level Up Your Career? Apply today and have an updated resume ready for consideration. Have any questions? Give us a call at (937) 965-0765. PrideStaff wants YOU to succeed! Our dedicated team of consultants provides market insights and resources so we can offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country! Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources to ensure your success! Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $24.00 Per Hour