CNC Press Brake Operator / Set Up

CNC Press Brake Operator / Set Up

CD Staffing is a locally owned and operated staffing firm based in Orlando, Florida with

locations throughout Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee. We currently have an

opening with a large, well-known company in Orlando Area looking for a Press Brake

Operator / Set Up – Pay Rate DOE $19-24 an hour

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for setting up and operating CNC press brake

equipment to form precision metal parts according to customer specifications, blueprints,

job requirements, and quality standards. Performs tooling changes, machine adjustments,

part inspections, and production activities while ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate

operation of equipment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set up, adjust, and operate CNC press brake equipment to bend and form metal

parts according to blueprints, customer specifications, job requirements, and

quality standards.

2. Perform complete machine setup including selecting, installing, and aligning proper

tooling and dies; setting up programs, back gages, bend sequences, machine

parameters, and required adjustments to produce conforming parts.

3. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, job cards, specifications, and work

instructions to determine setup requirements, dimensions, bend angles,

tolerances, and material specifications; modify CNC press brake programs, bend

sequences, machine parameters, and program settings as required; and verify

initial setup and production parts using appropriate measuring equipment to

ensure parts meet blueprint specifications and quality requirements.

4. Perform press brake operations involving various materials, thicknesses, angles,

radii, and multi-step forming processes while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

5. Perform monthly machine inspections and communicate maintenance, tooling, or

equipment concerns as needed.

6. Monitor production processes, troubleshoot forming issues, and make machine

adjustments as needed to maintain part quality and production efficiency.

7. Identify and communicate quality concerns, equipment issues, tooling problems,

and opportunities for process improvements.

8. Accurately record production information using required systems, including

scanning job cards and entering data into the system, including start and stop

times, production quantities, scrap quantities, job status and location of finished

parts.

9. Maintain a clean and organized work area, actively participate in continual

improvement activities, and support company safety initiatives.

10. Follow all company policies, procedures, ISO requirements, and safety standards,

including proper operation of equipment and use of required personal protective

equipment (PPE).

11. Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient press room operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

12. Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

13. Experience: • Previous manufacturing, fabrication, or machine operation

experience preferred. • CNC press brake setup and operation experience preferred.

• Experience working in a metal stamping or fabrication environment preferred.

14. Knowledge & Skills: Strong troubleshooting skills. Understanding CNC

programming and ability to modify machine programs as required. • Understanding

of bend angles, radii, material thickness, and basic forming principles. • Ability to

read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions. • Basic shop math

skills including fractions, decimals and measurements. • Strong attention to detail

and ability to identify quality concerns. • Ability to read and understand English for

job instructions, safety materials and documentation. • Ability to use precision

measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, angle gages, micrometers

and height gages or willingness to learn advanced measuring equipment. • Ability to

work independently with minimal supervision while supporting team objectives. •

Effective communication and teamwork skills. • Safety and quality-oriented

mindset.

15. Technical: Basic computer skills including ERP or production management

systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

16. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

17. Ability to perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements throughout the shift.

18. Ability to safely handle tooling, dies, materials and finished parts.

19. Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, oil, and

moving machinery, tooling, material handling equipment, and varying

temperatures.

20. Must follow all PPE requirements, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safety

guidelines.

21. Exposure to hazards associated with metal forming equipment, tooling, material

handling activities, and manufacturing operations.

22. Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining

quality, productivity, and safety standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Manufacturing environment (metal stamping/fabrication);

noise, dust, dirt, oils, fast paced. Hazardous machinery and equipment.

Must be able to complete a Criminal Background check and a Pre-Employment Drug Test.

Customer Driven Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer