Press Brake Operator

  • Aerotek
  • Clayton, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in a dynamic machine shop environment. This role requires expertise in operating press brakes and the ability to work with various fabrication machinery. If you have a passion for sheet metal fabrication and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate press brakes with a 200-ton capacity and a 14 ft bed, as well as a 140-ton press brake with a 12 ft bed.

  • Read and interpret metric drawings and blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication.

  • Operate additional fabrication machinery such as CNC turret punches and laser operators when required.

  • Contribute to the sheet metal fabrication process with precision and efficiency.

  • Maintain a responsible approach to work and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills across the plant.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of experience operating press brakes.

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints.

  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with other fabrication machinery, such as CNC turret punches or laser operators, is a plus.

  • Experience in technical markets like automotive or metal forming sectors is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Join a collaborative and supportive team where your skills will be valued and developed. Enjoy a flexible work schedule that supports work-life balance, and take advantage of opportunities to broaden your skill set within the company.

Work Environment

Work in a small to medium-sized job shop environment where employees take on multiple roles and responsibilities. The shop atmosphere encourages teamwork and a willingness to wear many hats, fostering personal and professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Clayton, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/yr.

Healthcare: Includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Financial Security: Offers a 401K matching program (100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%).

Time Off: Provides paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Other Perks: Includes flexible spending accounts (FSA), retirement plans, maternity/paternity leave, employee discounts, and more.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clayton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Job ID: 489636021
Originally Posted on: 8/16/2025

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