Press Brake Operator

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Job Description

As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for setting up and forming sheet metal parts on AMADA RG Brake presses. Your role will also involve machine inspection, maintenance, and managing tooling inventory. You will work with tight tolerances and must be able to inspect parts using calipers and other tools, as well as read and decipher sheet metal blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Set up and form sheet metal parts on AMADA brake presses.
• Utilize CNC controller to set up individual parts as per prints.
• Perform machine inspection and maintenance.
• Manage tooling inventory and maintenance.
• Inspect individual parts using calipers and other inspection tools.
• Read and decipher sheet metal blueprints.
• Complete and maintain company's work sheets and router system.
• Understand and configure bend deductions for various materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in press brake operation and setup.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and CNC machine setup.
• Ability to work with tight tolerances and inspect parts accurately.
• Strong analytical and shop math skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Competence in typical industry-related equipment inspection techniques.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fundamental blueprint reading competence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54100.00 - $62400.00/yr.

full benefits provided by company (after 90 days) including:
health
dental
vision
401k
hsa
life insurance

earned sick time, PTO and vacation
10 holidays paid plus 1 floating
5 sick days annually

401k matched 50% on the dollar up to 6%

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clifton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.