**Job Title: Press Brake Operator**
**Job Description**
Join our team as a Press Brake Operator, where you will set up, program, and operate CNC Press Brake machines to produce high-quality parts according to engineering and customer specifications. This position offers a full-time, long-term opportunity with a schedule of 1st shift, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Friday shifts typically ranging from 6-8 hours.
**Responsibilities**
+ Set up and operate CNC Press Brake machines in compliance with safety guidelines.
+ Program CNC controls using information provided on prints.
+ Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hoists.
+ Verify that materials are correct in type and dimension before bending.
+ Calculate blank sizes, bend locations, appropriate tonnage, and tooling for each part.
+ Utilize work orders and QC packets to complete jobs accurately.
+ Detect and correct equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance components; report issues to maintenance.
+ Interpret and apply information from blueprints.
+ Verify machine settings and tolerances to ensure precision and quality.
+ Perform quality checks before sending parts to the next operation.
+ Use measurement tools (tape measure, caliper, micrometer) to verify work.
+ Maintain the press dies and punches, keeping them free of debris and damage.
+ Collaborate with engineers, production staff, or supervisors to resolve issues.
+ Support continuous improvement initiatives in products and processes.
+ Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience with CNC Press Brake operation, with at least 2 years preferred.
+ Proficient in blueprint reading and machine setup including die and punch selection.
+ Ability to program the machine and perform quality checks using gauges.
+ Troubleshooting skills in fabrication and production processes.
+ Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one preferred.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
+ Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
+ Proficient in reading and interpreting mathematical data, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
+ Ability to solve practical problems and work with varying procedures and instructions.
+ Skilled in the use of standard measurement tools.
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a well-lit manufacturing setting with 10-hour workdays and no weekends. The role requires regular standing, walking, and the use of hands to handle materials. It may also require lifting up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clare, Michigan.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clare, MI.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $27.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Clare,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.