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Press Brake Operator

American Workforce Group
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026

Are you PRESSED for a job and ready to BRAKE into a new position?


American Workforce Group has partnered with a well-established metal manufacturing and fabrication facility in Kent, WA looking for a Press Brake Operator!

If you are motivated, qualified individual we would love to speak with you!


Description for Press Brake Operator:

  • Set up and operate CNC press brake for high tolerance, custom parts
  • Calculate flat patterns, bend deductions, and bend allowances
  • Select proper tooling material type, thickness and geometry 
  • Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings and CAD based design criteria 
  • Collaborate with CAD and Sales teams to support manufacturability and quoting 
  • Measure and inspect parts using tape measures, calipers, and precision tools 
  • Operate forklifts and overhead cranes 
  • Maintain quality standards within AS9100 requirements 


Details for Press Brake Operator:

  • Pay: $26-$33 an hour 
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday
  • Shift Hours: Swing Shift 2PM to 1030PM


Requirements for Press Brake Operator:

  • 3 years of CNC Press Brake experience 
  • Forklift and overhead crane experience (certification preferred) 
  • Experience selecting tooling independently 
  • Ability to work from complex drawings 



Benefits after hire:

  • WA State Paid Sick Leave 
  • Vacation 
  • 7 Paid Holidays 
  • Medical, dental, vision benefits 
  • 401K with company match


Our Mission Statement: “We positively impact people and our community by placing motivated qualified individuals at great places to work.”


To apply:

Email: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com

Call: 253-650-8800

Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, age, disability, and any other status protected by law.


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