Press Brake Operator

As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for operating and adjusting CNC brake presses. You will utilize micrometers and calipers to ensure precise measurements and work within tight tolerances. Your duties will include making machine adjustments to control speed, checking and packing your own parts per work instructions, and calculating bend deduction allowances. You will also perform loading and unloading of materials, change tools, and select required machine programs.

• Operate and adjust CNC brake presses effectively.
• Utilize micrometers and calipers for precise measurements.
• Work within a tolerance range of /- .1-.005.
• Make necessary machine adjustments to control operational speed.
• Check and pack parts according to work instructions.
• Calculate bend deduction allowances based on fabrication instructions.
• Load and unload materials, change tools, and select machine programs.

• 3 years of experience in setting up or operating CNC brake presses.
• Proficiency in using micrometers and calipers.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and execute simple multi-step instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with press brake, sheet metal, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience with brands like Cincinnati, Bystronic, and Accurpress.

Join a dynamic environment where you can learn to operate various metal fabrication machinery, such as brake presses, laser cutters, and spot welding equipment. Enjoy working in a new, climate-controlled facility. Benefit from a company that values your growth, offering opportunities to learn and advance your skills. After 60 days, receive 80% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance, with low employee costs. Participate in a bonus program based on performance, attendance, and company goals, and become eligible for a 4% 401(k) match after 90 days.

Work in a state-of-the-art 63,000 square foot facility that specializes in stainless steel innovation for diverse markets. The facility is equipped with the latest fabrication and welding equipment and is designed to support a variety of industries including restaurant, medical, and telecommunications. Employees enjoy a 10% shift differential for second shift work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Charles, IL.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $29.00/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 St. Charles,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.