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Press Brake Operator

Chief
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Responsible for setting up, programming, and operating one or more press brake machines to bend, form, and shape metal sheets according to blueprints. Works closely with engineers and production teams to meet production goals, maintain equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Set up an operate press brake machines according to blueprints
  •  Selects, installs, and adjusts proper tooling for required operation.
  •  Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to ensure proper part fabrication.
  •  Perform quality checks on parts using measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  •  Collaborate with engineers to ensure the proper execution of customer orders and adjust specifications when necessary.
  •  Troubleshoot and resolve machine malfunctions or production issues as they arise.
  •  Moves material as needed using a forklift, overhead crane, or other methods of material handling as authorized.
  •  Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner. Keeps work area neat and orderly. Utilizes proper safety equipment.
  •  Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to avoid downtime. Completes production reports and other documentation. Keeps accurate record of labor on daily time card.
  •  Directs and assists less experienced personnel in performance of duties as necessary.
  •  Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Company: 

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

brand of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading Midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state-of-the-art powder coating facilities in the United States.

Our Benefits: 

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including 

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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