Press Brake Setup Operator

Job Title: Press Brake Setup Operator

Pay: $27-$33 | Monday - Thursday

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Setup Operator to setup and operate various press brakes including Cincinnati models. You will work with sheet metal thicknesses ranging from 20ga to 3/8, and will need to interpret blueprints and GD&T practices to ensure precision. This role involves handling a mix of long and short run jobs each day and requires familiarity with tolerances of +/-1 degree. Additionally, you will assist with preventative maintenance of all fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate press brake machines including Cincinnati models.

• Work directly from blueprints and GD&T practices to achieve precise results.

• Manage a combination of long run and short run jobs on a daily basis.

• Ensure familiarity with tolerances of +/-1 degree.

• Assist with preventative maintenance of fabrication equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Press Brake Setup.

• Experience with GD&T and blueprint interpretation.

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• Solid references based on attendance record.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in precision sheet metal.

• Knowledge of car-type mechanical systems.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy company-paid medical benefits and 401K matching. Work in a beautiful sheet metal precision job shop that maintains a small company feel as a 2nd generation family business. Benefit from 2 weeks of paid vacation after 90 days and partake in monthly company-catered lunches for safety rewards. Experience a high focus on shop safety in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

Work in an extremely nice climate-controlled fabrication job shop that offers custom work. Adaptability to different project types and products is essential. The facility boasts state-of-the-art equipment, with most machines being only a few years old.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of white bear township, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $68500.00/yr.

• Company paid medical benefits

• Beautiful sheet metal precision job shop

• 401K matching

• 2 weeks paid vacation is eligible after 90 days

• 2nd generation family business, so it still has a small company feel

• Monthly company catered lunch for safety rewards, and a high focus on shop safety

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in White Bear Lake,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2025.

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.