Press Brake Operator (Delem Controller Experience Required)

Location: Indian Trail, NC

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay: $22-$28/hour DOE (Higher compensation may be considered for highly qualified candidates)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator with strong CNC programming and setup experience, preferably on Dellum control systems. This role requires a skilled fabrication professional who can independently program, troubleshoot, calibrate, and optimize press brake production while serving as a technical resource for the team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating both a CNC Press Brake and Shear, making real-time machine adjustments, and producing high-quality metal components with minimal waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate KAAST CNC Press Brake equipment.
• Operate CNC shear equipment to cut material to specifications prior to forming operations.
• Program machines directly from the control interface using Delem or Dellum controllers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and specifications.
• Determine proper tooling, bend sequences, material allowances, and machine settings.
• Input parameters including material type, thickness, dimensions, bend angles, and leg sizes.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and quality issues during production.
• Adjust machine calibration, crowning, and deflection settings to ensure precision bends and dimensional accuracy.
• Make on-the-floor programming modifications without relying on office-generated programs.
• Inspect finished parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and equipment checks.
• Safely handle and move materials throughout the fabrication process.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and production leadership to ensure production accuracy and efficiency.
• Help establish best practices, quality standards, and process improvements.
• Mentor and train less experienced operators while serving as a subject matter expert on press brake operations.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of CNC Press Brake setup, programming, and operation experience.
• Experience programming directly at the machine controller.
• Experience with Delem, Delem 51T, or Dellum controllers strongly preferred.
• Experience operating both CNC press brakes and shears.
• Strong understanding of tooling selection, bend calculations, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and make machine adjustments independently.
• Knowledge of machine calibration, crowning, and deflection compensation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Strong fabrication math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

• Experience with KAAST equipment.
• Experience working with aluminum, sheet metal, or architectural metals.
• CNC programming background.
• Lean manufacturing or process improvement experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and move materials up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing environment that may be hot, cold, noisy, or dusty.
• Ability to safely guide and handle large sheet metal components during fabrication.

What Success Looks Like

• Independently operates and programs both the CNC shear and press brake.
• Produces accurate, high-quality fabricated parts with minimal scrap.
• Quickly diagnoses and resolves machine and quality issues.
• Serves as the team's technical expert for Delem-controlled brake systems.
• Improves overall quality, efficiency, and fabrication processes.
• Successfully mentors and develops the skill level of fellow operators.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• 90-day performance review with opportunity for increase.
• Health benefits and 401(k).
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with modern fabrication equipment.
• Collaborative team environment that values expertise and process improvement.

We're looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator who takes pride in precision, values quality workmanship, enjoys solving complex fabrication challenges, and can bring expert-level knowledge to the team.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• delem
• kaast press brake

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake