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Press Break Operator

Gaylord Industries
Tualatin, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Experience

Job Description:

  • Minimum of 6 months experience operating a 60 ton or larger Pressbrake
  • Minimum of 6 months experience operating Pressbrakes or Lasers
  • Sheet metal manufacturing experience; prefer stainless steel

Skills / Ability

  • Proficiently operate all programs used to produce required parts.
  • Accurately produce scratch-free parts quickly and efficiently.
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work from shop drawings.
  • Recognize and identify all types of sheetmetal used within the plant.
  • Proficiently read a tape measure.
  • Follow all safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be team oriented.
  • Skills to read and write English, in order to work from blueprints and drawings.
  • Operate a forklift and understand its capacities. (Company certification required).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge or experience with Cincinnati, Accupress or Bystronic Expert Series Press brakes
  • Knowledge or experience with Amada CO2 Lasers
  • Additional software knowledge is preferred.
  • NC Programming and Drafting software knowledge preferred Experience working in a production environment

Scope

Perform the duties associated with high-quality, experienced shearing of stainless steel kitchen ventilation parts and equipment.

Function

Position will report to a Team Leader or Operations Manager. Direction is given where a definite objective is set up requiring the use of a wide range of procedures. Employee will have frequent contact with Drafting, Layout, Programming, management and other shop floor personnel.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Set up, program, and adjust the Pressbrake; including daily operator maintenance.
  • Set up, program, and adjust the Laser; including daily operator maintenance.
  • Accurately produce error-free and scratch-free parts quickly and efficiently.
  • Provide quality parts within required tolerances.
  • Operate equipment according to all safety procedures.
  • Follow all Company safety policies as required for the position and area.
  • Inform maintenance of any mechanical malfunctions immediately.
  • Use knowledge and experience to answer questions regarding tolerances and QC of all parts produced within the area.
  • Actively participate in safety program.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Maintain work area to 5s standards
  • Cross train on various machines within the department.
  • Train others on all equipment within the department when necessary.

Physical Requirements

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.

  • Physical ability to bend, stoop, reach and stand frequently.
  • Have sufficient strength to lift, push, pull, and shake sheets of metal from one surface to another frequently; for up to ten (10) hours per day.
  • Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs and frequently lift 10 to 30 pounds.

Working Conditions

  • Production Manufacturing Environment
  • No Travel Required
  • Job conditions are subject to change with little notice.
  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Minimum age requirement 18 years
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
Compensation Information

Hourly: $23.00 - $27.00

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $23 - $27

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