Press Break Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
SUMMARY
Responsible for operating press brake on machine. Fits and fabricates structural steel, completes layout, and inspects finished product.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Operates press break machine using all safety equipment and following all required procedures
- Runs bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
- Uses a CNC controller to input information into machine.
- Adjusts ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
- Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
- Performs complex programming using all features of the press brake.
- Works with tight tolerances.
- Configures bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
- Checks machine for defects and repair if necessary.
- Ensures machine is calibrated and cleaned.
- Reads drawings and blueprints.
- Produces parts for assembly operations.
- Meets customer specifications and delivery requirements.
- Programs the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
- Performs spot inspections of parts.
- Performs all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
- Complete and maintains required paperwork.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KPI’S (Examples but not limited to)
- SAFETY
- Documented Instances (Positive: Notifying about potential hazards/Negative: Not following documented procedures or adding to potential risk)
- QUALITY
- Documented Instances (Internal/External)
- Sheet Efficiency
- ON TIME DELIVERY (OTD)
- 95% OTD or high per Production Order Delivery Date
- PRODUCTIVITY
- Efficiency (100%) - To reduce total labor time. Discussions should occur if time estimate is considered too low.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED preferred.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- 1 year of experience minimum preferred
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, comprehend and convey simple instructions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;