**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with our quality and quantity standards. **Responsibilities** + Perform all dimensional inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and steel ruler to ensure production output meets requirements. + Conduct routine operator maintenance and operational checks on all tools and equipment, including tool cleaning, machine oiling, fluid level/air pressure checks, and safety switch functioning. + Select and set-up tools, equipment, and machines based on production specifications and/or instructions to ensure quality productions. + Review machine tooling requirements and plan set-up/operations to optimize workflow through the cell/department. + Understand the effects of the forming process in downstream operations and make machine/tooling adjustments as needed. + Learn to adjust and control RAM speeds on the press during part bending. + Understand the different types of bending and how different materials react, including growth and shrinking. + Load thickness, bends, and tolerances of the material and demonstrate a full understanding of compound tolerances. + Complete reference sheets for complicated parts and set-up necessary tooling. + Create new programs on the machine and achieve and maintain any required certifications. + Cross-train in multiple workstations and work independently without supervision. + Produce quality work at standard efficiency levels and meet or exceed standard PPM levels. + Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the assigned work center and retain knowledge of each job. **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of experience operating metal fabrication machinery. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions. + Basic math skills. **Why Work Here?** Join a top 40 fabrication company in the US, offering comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, as well as a generous PTO policy. **Work Environment** Work in a dynamic metal fabrication shop equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring a productive and engaging work environment. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Bloomingdale,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.