San Diego, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
PTO
Press Brake Operator Reports to: Production Management SUMMARY: The duties of The Press Brake Operator include but are not limited to: * Operate Cincinnati Press Brake * The ability to prepare and ...
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San Diego, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
PTO
Press Brake Operator Reports to: Production Management SUMMARY: The duties of The Press Brake Operator include but are not limited to: * Operate Cincinnati Press Brake * The ability to prepare and ...
Corona, CA · On-site
$41K - $55K/yr
Medical
Dental
We are looking for an EXPERIENCED press brake operator to run a mechanical and hydralic press brake. We fabricate commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment for the food service industry. Applicant ...
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Corona, CA · On-site
$41K - $55K/yr
Medical
Dental
We are looking for an EXPERIENCED press brake operator to run a mechanical and hydralic press brake. We fabricate commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment for the food service industry. Applicant ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Corona, CA · On-site
$41K - $55K/yr
Medical
Dental
We are looking for an EXPERIENCED press brake operator to run a mechanical and hydralic press brake. We fabricate commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment for the food service industry. Applicant ...
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Corona, CA · On-site
$41K - $55K/yr
Medical
Dental
We are looking for an EXPERIENCED press brake operator to run a mechanical and hydralic press brake. We fabricate commercial stainless steel kitchen equipment for the food service industry. Applicant ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Fabrication Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$19.06 - $25.73/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Otay Mesa, CA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Press Brake Operator Department : Production Reports To : Production Supervisor Pay Rate : $20-$28 per hour _____ Purpose The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and ...
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Otay Mesa, CA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Press Brake Operator Department : Production Reports To : Production Supervisor Pay Rate : $20-$28 per hour _____ Purpose The Press Brake Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and ...
El Monte, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Press Brake Operator Location: El Monte, CA Schedule: MondayâFriday, 6:00 AM â 3:30 PM Pay: $24.00â$28.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake ...
El Monte, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
CNC Press Brake Operator Location: El Monte, CA Schedule: MondayâFriday, 6:00 AM â 3:30 PM Pay: $24.00â$28.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced CNC Press Brake ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Laser Innovations, Inc. is seeking to hire a Press Brake Operator with the below criteria: Responsibilities: * Making set-ups and producing a variety of parts base on production drawings Job ...
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Anaheim, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Laser Innovations, Inc. is seeking to hire a Press Brake Operator with the below criteria: Responsibilities: * Making set-ups and producing a variety of parts base on production drawings Job ...
Anaheim, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Laser Innovations, Inc. is seeking to hire a Press Brake Operator with the below criteria: Responsibilities: * Making set-ups and producing a variety of parts base on production drawings Job ...
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Anaheim, CA · On-site
$24 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Laser Innovations, Inc. is seeking to hire a Press Brake Operator with the below criteria: Responsibilities: * Making set-ups and producing a variety of parts base on production drawings Job ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Staff Management is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator for an exciting temp-to-hire opportunity in sunny La Mirada, CA! Imagine your weekdays filled with a consistent Monday to Thursday schedule ...
La Mirada, CA · On-site
$25 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Staff Management is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator for an exciting temp-to-hire opportunity in sunny La Mirada, CA! Imagine your weekdays filled with a consistent Monday to Thursday schedule ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator, is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator, is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Riverside, CA · On-site
$22 - $28/hr
The Press Brake Operator position takes sheet metal in a flat form and shapes it to the finished dimensions per the supplied drawing. This includes interpreting the drawing, determining the proper ...
Riverside, CA · On-site
$22 - $28/hr
The Press Brake Operator position takes sheet metal in a flat form and shapes it to the finished dimensions per the supplied drawing. This includes interpreting the drawing, determining the proper ...
$22 - $28/hr
Description The Press Brake Operator position takes sheet metal in a flat form and shapes it to the finished dimensions per the supplied drawing. This includes interpreting the drawing, determining ...
$22 - $28/hr
Description The Press Brake Operator position takes sheet metal in a flat form and shapes it to the finished dimensions per the supplied drawing. This includes interpreting the drawing, determining ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator, is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
Fontana, CA · On-site
$21.61 - $29.18/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Report to the Production Manager, the Press Brake Operator, is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to ...
$13.52 - $14.71
3% of jobs
$14.71 - $15.89
7% of jobs
$15.89 - $17.08
11% of jobs
$17.38 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.08 - $18.27
13% of jobs
$18.27 - $19.45
14% of jobs
The median wage is $19.65 / hr.
$19.45 - $20.64
13% of jobs
$20.64 - $21.83
11% of jobs
$22.18 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$21.83 - $23.01
10% of jobs
$23.01 - $24.20
9% of jobs
$24.20 - $25.38
5% of jobs
$25.38 - $26.57
3% of jobs
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As a press brake operator, your job is to operate press brake machines to shape various types of metal. In this role, you may inspect blueprints for a project, set up your machine, perform regular maintenance, inspect metal while shaping it, and make adjustments as needed. Press brake operators often monitor supply levels, check the final products to ensure they are free of defects, and ensure work areas are clean and organized. Press brake operators usually work full shifts, and you may be asked to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed to meet customer demand. Areas with active press brakes can be loud, so operators often wear personal protective equipment to minimize risks.
| Aspect | Press Brake Operator | CNC Machine Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | High school diploma, training in press brake operation | High school diploma, CNC programming or operation training |
| Work Environment | Metal fabrication shops, manufacturing plants | Machine shops, manufacturing facilities |
| Job Focus | Bending and shaping metal sheets using press brakes | Operating CNC machines to produce parts |
| Common Usage | Fabrication of metal components, structural parts | Mass production of precision parts and components |
While both roles involve working with metal fabrication equipment, a Press Brake Operator primarily focuses on bending and shaping metal sheets with press brakes, requiring specific training in machine operation. A CNC Machine Operator handles computer-controlled machines for precise manufacturing. Both roles are essential in manufacturing environments but differ in their technical focus and equipment used.
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$20 - $25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, PTO
Posted 21 days ago
Job Description: Press Brake Operator
Reports to: Production Management
SUMMARY:
The duties of The Press Brake Operator include but are not limited to:
• Operate Cincinnati Press Brake
• The ability to prepare and run complex bend setups and forming operations. This
includes dies used in combination with other tooling. Complex programming using all features of the press brake. E.g., bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer
between steps, delays, etc.
• Must have full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part.
• Thorough understanding of flat pattern layout
• Ability to work well with others in a leadership environment
• Ability to train less experienced operators
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Keep work area clean at all times, including machine surfaces.
• Identify areas for process improvement. (cost and waste reduction)
Other Functions:
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Required Experience:
• Punctual
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Computer literate
• Excellent organizational skills
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
1. Minimum 5 year’s experience as Press Brake Operator.
2. Must be able to read blueprints.
3. Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
4. Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
5. Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication,
