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Press Brake Operator

gpac
Leominster, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Brake Operator position at gpac?

Experience: Press Brake: 2-5 years

Reports to: Production Manager

The Press Brake Operator position is a key role within our organization. We are seeking energetic, imaginative and creative individuals with robust skills in manufacturing, machining, hand tools and production processes accompanied by a genuine passion to learn. Your skills will be utilized within a fast growing and innovative shop environment. Values individuals with creative and practical problem-solving skills and those who take pride in their work, value accountability, integrity, mutual respect and collaboration.

Responsibilities

This position reports directly to the Shop Foreman and is a highly valued role driving our continued success. This role is responsible for setting up tooling and fixturing as well as operating equipment in various sized production runs. Responsibilities include:

  • Programming offline
  • Operate press brakes to produce three dimensional parts from flat layout
  • Coordinate with Engineering team as changes arise
  • Verify settings by measuring positions, first-run parts, and sample workpieces; adhering to quality production standards and tight tolerance requirements
  • Perform physical functions of the job including lifting up to 25-70 lbs. and maneuver product as needed
  • Responsible for complex set ups, forming, and editing programs at the machine
  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures, process integrity and regulations including keeping work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition
  • Monitoring of calibration of all measuring equipment used and monitoring machinery and tools to ensure safe correct and optimum performance
  • Install preset jobs and setup tooling, fixturing and machinery
  • Verify the paperwork, print number, revision levels, operation sequence, materials, program and check sheet are all correct and consistent
  • Run jobs in an efficient, organized and safe manner while following the work instructions on the print and/or work order sequence
  • Maintain the workflow and perform quality audits as required to ensure that the product meets or exceeds the customer specifications

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to handle a fast-paced environment with tight turnaround times and must be able to work both independently and as a team member.

Proud Of Its Reputation As An Organization That Places Customer Service, Consistent Quality And On-time Delivery As The Cornerstone Of Our Business. Defined By The Following Characteristics

  • Our shop is clean, well-organized, and climate controlled
  • We are a fast paced, dynamic manufacturing company that creates tight tolerance components
  • Management encourages continuing education and job specific training programs
  • growing rapidly, but we are still a small and agile company, and we encourage you to join us and grow with our winning team
  • develops new ideas at a very fast pace, everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, try new things, and help develop better processes
  • At all levels of the company, we are encouraged to be flexible, forward thinking, inclusive, and take the time to enjoy the rewards of being the best and brightest in our market space
  • offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

This position represents a great opportunity for individuals who are dedicated to the machining industry and are looking to advance their careers. We offer challenging work in a clean, professional, team environment. Offers competitive compensation rates, health care insurance benefits, paid time off, and eligibility to participate in a retirement plan with company matching after a probationary period. Come visit our facility, talk with our employees, and then come grow with us!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay

  • Potential for bonus pay

Ability To Commute/relocate

  • Leominster, MA 01453: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

  • Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
  • Press brake machine: 2 years (Required)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Salary : $26 - $30

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