Posted 2 days ago

Press Brake Technician

NashvilleOn-site

AI Summary

Press Brake Technician sets up and operates CNC press brakes (Trumpf, Safan-Darley) to form metal architectural parts from mechanical drawings, performs inspections, handles materials, and conducts preventive maintenance.

About this role

Overview

We're hiring Press Brake Operators for our architectural metal fabrication shop in Nashville.

You'll set up and run CNC press brakes — Trumpf and Safan-Darley — forming metal details and architectural products. Work comes off mechanical drawings with tight angle and dimension tolerances. Most jobs are custom rather than repeat production runs, so setups change often and you inspect your own parts before they leave the station.

Profiles encouraged to apply: experienced CNC press brake operators, precision sheet metal fabricators, machine operators with setup experience, and tradespeople with strong mechanical and machine operation backgrounds.

Why Join Us

Three-day weekends: Four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.
Unlimited optional overtime: Consistent overtime can push earnings to $60 - $70k

Compensation

$23 – $26 / hr
Unlimited optional overtime
Up to $70k / yr (assuming a 50-hour schedule with overtime)

Shift

2nd shift: Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days

Responsibilities

Setups: Set up CNC press brakes for each new part.
Machine Operation: Run the brake to hold specified angles and dimensions.
Blueprint Reading: Work from mechanical drawings and part tolerances.
Program Handling: Upload, run, and adjust programs at the controller.
Inspection: Perform first article, in-process, and final inspections.
Material Handling: Load raw material using forklifts and overhead cranes.
Packaging: Package finished parts to customer-specific requirements.
Preventive Maintenance: Follow PM schedules and monitor press brake condition.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or GED
Experience setting up CNC press brakes
Experience operating CNC press brakes
Read mechanical drawings and part tolerances
Use calipers, protractors, and tapes
Operate a forklift and overhead crane
Load material and perform repetitive tasks

Preferred

Experience on any CNC press brake brand: Amada, Trumpf, RAYMAX, Bystronic, Accurpress, Cincinnati, Salvagnini, Durma, LVD, Prima Power, or Safan-Darley
Basic programming at the machine controller
Experience running other fabrication equipment
Basic computer navigation skills
Precision sheet metal fabrication background