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CNC Press Break Operator

ExpressPros - Newport News, VA

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$30-40 /h
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Newport News, VA
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

**Job Description:

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The CNC Press Brake Operator is a highly skilled professional responsible for programming and operating press brake equipment to accurately bend, form, and shape metal components. This role requires strong experience in sheet metal fabrication, including retrieving and uploading programs through the CNC interface and selecting the proper tool and die sets based on material type and required form. Ideal candidates bring a solid mechanical aptitude, a proven commitment to safety, and a history of producing high-quality, precise work. The position also calls for the ability to troubleshoot setup issues, maintain consistent accuracy, and perform efficiently within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

**Responsibilities:

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  • Set up and tear down press brake operations, including program retrieval/upload, tool and die selection, and preparation for light-gauge panel bending
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, bend charts, and material specifications to ensure accurate and repeatable production
  • Perform quality checks with precision measurement tools and verify machine calibration before and during production runs
  • Troubleshoot forming issues such as springback, tool wear, and material variations, adjusting processes or tooling as needed
  • Complete routine maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections of tooling, dies, and machine components
  • Maintain production records, including material usage, part counts, and setup notes
  • Uphold safety standards, maintain an organized work area, and handle tooling and equipment properly
  • Work independently and exercise sound judgment in setup, quality decisions, and workflow management

**Position requirements:

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  • Minimum 5 Years’ Experience

  • Blueprint and technical drawing interpretation

  • Material knowledge (i.e. galvanized steel, aluminum, stainless)

  • Proficient in precision measurements (calipers, micrometers)

  • Acute mechanical problem solving

  • Proficient in mathematics

  • Able to lift 50-75 lbs., stand for long periods, walk, bend, twist and squatting

  • Able to work in extreme heat and cold environments

**Preferred but Not Required:

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  • Graphical interface experience
  • Strong situation awareness
  • Manual press brake experience
  • Organizational skills

**Equipment:

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  • Amada HG1003 ATC Press Brake 100 Metric Ton 3 Meter

  • Amada HG1303-M30 Press Brake 143 Ton 10' 

  • Amada HD 1003 ATC Press Brake

  • Amada HDS-8025 NT CNC Press Brake

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Aerosol/Propellant Experience
  • Material Handler Experience
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Shop Math Skills
  • Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
  • Press Brake (Amada, Murata, Accurpress)
  • Stamping Press
  • Laser Punch Press (Amada)