Press Brake Operator

  • Skillforce
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Full Time
Currently hiring for Press Brake Operators in the Nashville, TN area. As a Press Brake Operator you will work as part of the manufacturing team to ensure daily production goals are met. Press Brake Operators primary responsibilities involve operating, setting up, and maintaining press brakes and other machinery in shop with a focus on accuracy, safety, and quality.

Press Brake Operator Responsibilities:

Interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine proper materials and fabrication requirements

Prepare, set up, and adjust press brakes according to instructions, blueprints, and specifications

Operate press brakes to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates

Perform machine setup, minor troubleshooting, and routine preventative maintenance

Select the correct materials, track job times, and monitor progress to meet production schedules

Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety

Assemble components of products using hand tools, pneumatic tools, and other equipment

Perform adjustments to machine tooling and wheels to maintain product tolerances within specifications

Complete production documentation to verify product quality

Press Brake Operator Qualifications:

2+ years of experience operating press brakes and interpreting technical drawings

Strong understanding of safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements

Ability to troubleshoot minor machine issues and perform routine maintenance

Good organizational skills, including tracking time and maintaining accurate documentation

Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety standards

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy materials as needed

Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with safety gear

Valid Driver's License

Your own reliable transportation

Benefits:

Weekly pay

Paid time off and Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)
Job ID: 517121500
Originally Posted on: 4/12/2026

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