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Press Brake Operator

CST Industries, Inc.
De Kalb, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
This position is responsible for the set up and operation of press brakes and safely produce product per instructions and blueprint.

Essential Duties And Other Responsibilities

  • Safely and productively set-up and operate brake presses, including but not limited to the LVD and Pacific
  • Processes any and all transactions in company systems in an accurate and timely manner
  • Perform first, in-process and final inspection using various measuring instruments
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • 0-3 months experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to communicate, read and write in English

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Intermediate Shop Math

REASONING ABILITY

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints including geometric dimensioning
  • Ability to accurately perform inspections of produced work through use of appropriate quality tools, including but not limited to micrometers, calipers and tape measures

COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Ability to do basic data entry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Medium work - Lifting up to 50 pounds, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of constantly to move objects. Moving over 50 pounds requires a lifting device or team lift.

  • Stand / Sit
  • Walk
  • Use hands/fingers
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Talk/hear
  • See
  • Push/pull/reach
  • Repetitive motion

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee works in a manufacturing

plant environment with normal exposure to noise, dust, and hazards associated with working in a high traffic, heavy machinery, manufacturing plant. Typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:45 AM - 4:15 PM (may vary by area in department). Job requires overtime. Work hours may change at Management's discretion with prior notice.

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