Demo

Press Brake Operator

Freeberg Industrial Fabrication
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
1st &2nd shift-Press Brake Operator-$26-$35 depending on experience (Escondido)Freeberg Industrial Fabrication© craigslist - Map data © OpenStreetMapcompensation: $26-$35 depending on applicable experience –employment type: full-timejob title: Second Shift Press Brake OperatorSecond Shift Press Brake Operator Full- time position open- from 2:30-11:00 Compensation $26-$35 depending on experience -Operator may have knowledge of other types of computer numeric controlled (CNC) production equipment such as Punch Press, Brake Press, Shear, Laser, Saw, or other machinery.Type: At First Contract for (90 day)-to-hireOnce hired, the company offers a generous benefit package: Health, Dental, Life, 401k, FSA, PTO, 10 Paid HolidaysEssential Job Functions:As a Press Brake Operator, your daily responsibilities revolve around the use of a specialized machine that manipulates metal sheets into various shapes and sizes. Your job demands an excellent understanding of metalworking processes, and you should be able to operate and maintain machines used for bending, cutting, and shaping metal sheets.Press Brake operator must analyze blueprints or specifications to determine appropriate machines, tools, and dies to use while also ensuring conformity to product standards. The job also requires that you inspect all materials to verify their specifications and that they meet the company’s quality standards. It is your responsibility to load and unload materials, set up and adjust machine settings to specific requirements, and calibrate the equipment to achieve the desired bending specifications.As a Press Brake Operator, you must be able to carry out preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues. You would be required to follow safety protocols and procedures while operating the machine to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.Understands commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in manufacturingPhysically able to safely handle the material requiring machining and other tools necessary to complete jobAccurately completes traveler paperwork and computer data entry in Freeberg’s production and planning software enterprise system to reflect work completed and distributes the parts according to traveler and customer’s requirementsAbility (or aptitude to learn) to read manufacturing drawingsMaintains equipment in proper working order, performs routine calibration and maintenance as requiredWill utilize and follow Freberg’s Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Quality Management System (QMS), and ISO9001:2015 rules and procedures as they apply to their role in safety and qualityMinimum RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field and/or related areaAbilities RequiredWork in a fast-paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, respiratory equipment, steel-toed shoes, and/or other appropriate protective clothingWork in an outdoor (non-air conditioned / non-heated) industrial shop environmentWork well with others with strong teamwork skillsAble to read, write, and understand English - communicating effectively to other workersCompetent in basic shop math and able to read and understand part drawing requirementsClarity of near, far, and peripheral vision (wear glasses or contacts as necessary if required)Able to hear and distinguish speech and other non-verbal soundsMaintain area of work and shop clean and free of debrisFrequently and safely squat, crouch, crawl, kneel, lean, bend, stoop, twist, turn, grasp, and reachFrequently and safely go from standing to walking to sitting for at least 8 hours per dayMaintain balance and climb safely and unaided ramps, stairs, stools, and ladders up to 16 ft. as necessaryFrequently and safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.Able to obtain training and a license to safely operate overhead cranes (2.5 and/or 5 ton)Able to obtain training and a license to safely operate forklifts (6000#, and/or 15000#, and/or 25000#)Safely maintain and use job-required tools in the form of gross and fine manipulative motor movementsMust be legally able to work in the United States, EVerify compliant.Must pass drug screening.Must pass a background check.We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Company DescriptionCheck our website www.freeberg.com

Salary : $26 - $35

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Press Brake Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Press Brake Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$48,232 - $59,817
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$40,246 - $50,073
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Press Brake Operator jobs in the Escondido, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Compucraft Industries Santee, CA
  • Company Overview Compucraft Industries is a leading manufacturer of aerospace components and assemblies, dedicated to delivering high-quality products that... more
  • 24 Days Ago

  • Aluminess Products, Inc. Santee, CA
  • Job Summary We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Press Brake Operator/Shop Hand to join our manufacturing team. In this dynamic role, you will op... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!