Job Description

Company Overview

'Action Resource Management (A.R.M.) is a staffing agency dedicated to connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities across the warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, and clerical sectors. With over 30 years of experience, we prioritize understanding our clients' needs and fostering successful placements.'

Summary

'We are seeking a detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our team in the US. This role is vital in producing high-quality metal components and supporting our manufacturing operations. Based in the US, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to precision manufacturing processes.'
The Press Brake Operator is responsible for the setup and operation of press brake

equipment to bend and form sheet metal components to customer and company

specifications. This role requires the ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, flat

pattern layouts, and geometric tolerances; perform shop math; and use precision measuring

instruments to verify part conformance. The Operator performs multiple set-ups and

changeovers, monitors machine performance, performs basic maintenance, and completes

all required documentation accurately. All work must meet company standards for safety,

quality, productivity, and housekeeping.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Press Brake Operation & Set-Up

? Set up and operate press brakes to produce parts in accordance with blueprints, work

orders, and flat pattern layouts.

? Select, install, and align tooling, dies, and back gauges based on material, thickness, and

bend requirements.

? Prepare and run complex bend setups and multi-stage forming operations.

? Perform difficult set-ups and changeovers to close and complex tolerances.

? Monitor machine operations to determine whether adjustments are necessary; stop

machines and notify supervision when problems occur.

? Perform basic maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting machine

components and tooling.

? Ensure proper care, storage, and handling of tooling, fixtures, and gauges.

2. Blueprint, Layout & Quality

? Read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and geometric

dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

? Demonstrate a thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and how it relates to

formed parts.

? Use standard shop math and basic trigonometry as needed to determine bend

deductions, bend allowances, and part dimensions.

? Conduct regular in-process and final inspections of parts using precision measuring

tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges).

? Identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts; support completion of required

nonconformance documentation as needed.

? Understand customer surface finish requirements and ensure parts meet specified

cosmetic and dimensional standards.

? Prepare recommendations to modify processes, tooling, or methods to improve

productivity and quality.

3. Documentation & Systems

? Accurately complete required paperwork such as job travelers, material status sheets,

inspection records, and other production documents.

? Clock in and out of jobs and record production, scrap, and downtime information in the

company's job tracking system (e.g., ProfitFab).

? Ensure all paperwork and system entries are clear, legible, accurate, and compliant with

quality instructions and manufacturing job instructions.

? Communicate status, issues, and improvement ideas to the Production Manager, lead,

and team members in a timely manner.

4. Safety Responsibilities

? Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required personal protective

equipment (PPE) at all times.

? Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and safety incidents immediately to supervision.

? Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area around the press brake and

surrounding equipment.

? Participate in required safety training, meetings, and improvement initiatives.

? Report to work fit for duty and not impaired by alcohol, drugs, medications, or other

harmful influences.

5. Quality & Continuous Improvement

? Understand and support the company's Quality Policy and quality objectives.

? Perform in-process and final inspections in accordance with ISO 9001 and internal

procedures.

? Utilize proper fixtures, templates, and gauges at prescribed intervals and document

inspection results as required.

? Follow 5S/housekeeping and Lean manufacturing guidelines in the work area.

? Actively participate in Lean, 5S, and other continuous improvement activities by

identifying and communicating improvement opportunities.

6. Teamwork & Flexibility

? Work cooperatively with supervisors, leads, and team members to meet production

schedules and customer delivery requirements.

? Assist in training and mentoring less-experienced operators and trainees as requested.

? Support other operations or departments as needed based on business requirements.

? Work overtime, weekends, or adjusted shifts as needed to support production demands.

? Perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope and level of this

position.

Education & Experience

Education:

? High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent work experience will be

considered.

Experience & Skill Levels:

? Entry into this role may occur at the Trainee, Level C, Level B, or Level A classifications

based on experience, skills, and demonstrated capability.

Trainee

? Entry-level; no prior press brake experience required.

? Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn press brake operation and

safety requirements.

? Learns basic blueprint reading, measuring techniques, and inspection requirements

under close supervision.

Level C Operator

? Fundamental knowledge of press brake equipment, controls, and tooling.

? Basic blueprint knowledge and understanding of critical dimensions and tolerances.

? Ability to interpret specific process inspection requirements and specified dimensions

requiring sampling inspection.

? Basic inspection technique knowledge and demonstrated ability to self-inspect work

with limited guidance.

Level B Operator

? Demonstrated thorough press brake setup knowledge and capability across a range of

materials and thicknesses.

? Full knowledge and understanding of various customer surface finish requirements and

ability to adhere to these requirements.

? Strong process decision-making capability to ensure quality and productivity.

? Strong inspection knowledge and capability, including use of precision measurement

tools.

? Contour bend knowledge and capability, including complex forming operations.

Level A Operator

? Knowledge and communication skills at a lead or leadsman capability level.

? Strong blueprint knowledge, understanding, and interpretation skills including GD&T.

? Full inspection knowledge and capability, including mentoring others in proper

inspection techniques.

? Ability to troubleshoot complex quality or process issues and recommend corrective

actions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills

? Knowledge of press brake operation, tooling, and setup (level appropriate).

? Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions; advanced

blueprint reading preferred.

? Proficiency in using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers,

height gauges, and angle finders.

? Working knowledge of basic shop math and measurement systems (imperial; metric a

plus).

? Familiarity with material handling practices and basic hand tools.

? Basic computer/data-entry skills for timekeeping and job tracking.

Behavioral Competencies

? Well-organized, results-driven, and dependable team player with effective

communication skills.

? Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple jobs and priorities in a

fast-paced environment.

? Self-starter who can execute job tasks with limited supervision and follow through on

assignments.

? Strong attention to detail and accuracy in setup, production, and inspection.

? Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

? Frequently standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the shift.

? Frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials up to 35-45 lbs.; team lifting

required for heavier items.

? Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving

equipment, and varying temperatures.

? Ability to meet production and quality demands in a fast-paced environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions of the job.

Core Expectations

? Demonstrates company values of safety, integrity, teamwork, and continuous

improvement in daily work.

? Follows all company policies and procedures, including safety, quality, attendance, and

conduct standards.

? Represents the company professionally with internal and external customers.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed

by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all

responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add,

or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.

Where permitted by law, employment with Continental Industries, Inc. is at-will and neither

this job description nor any other company document should be interpreted as a guarantee

of continued employment.

Continental Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other

protected characteristic under applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person