Job Description

Press Brake Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift

Weller Metalworks | Libertyville, IL

Pay: $20–$28 per hour

Weller Metalworks is hiring experienced Press Brake Operators for first and second shift.

First shift: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts.

Second shift: Monday–Thursday, 10-hour shifts.

This role requires hands-on press brake experience, independent blueprint reading, and accurate use of measuring tools. Responsibilities include machine setup, tooling and die changes, forming metal components, and inspecting finished parts. This is not an entry-level position and does not include training from scratch.

Physical requirements

This is a hands-on manufacturing role involving prolonged standing during an 8- or 10-hour shift, bending, twisting, reaching and walking throughout the workday, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Candidates must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Press Brake machines, including tooling and dies
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to meet jobspecifications
• Process, form, and measure metal components to exact customer requirements
• Use measuring tools accurately (tape measure, calipers, gauges)
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
• Maintain a zero-defect mentality and strong attention to quality
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies
• Communicate issues or defects to supervisors in a timely manner

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):

 Proven experience operating a Press Brake in a manufacturing environment

 Ability to read and interpret blueprints is REQUIRED

 Strong measuring skills and basic math (fractions & decimals)

 Mechanically inclined and detail-oriented

 Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently

 High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

 Ability to stand for the duration of the shift

 Ability to bend, twist, reach, and walk throughout the workday

 Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Preferred (Not Required):

 GD&T experience

 Forklift experience

 Experience in metal fabrication environments

Benefits:

 Competitive pay

 Paid vacation, sick/personal time, and holidays

 Health, dental, and vision insurance

 Life insurance

 Bonuses

 401(k) plan