**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** Join our team as a Press Brake Operator for the 1st Shift, from 5:30 AM to 2 PM. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating a Trumpf press brake machine to bend, shape, and form sheet metal and other materials according to specifications. This position demands precision, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of mechanical drawings and safety protocols. **Responsibilities** + Interpret blueprints and technical drawings to determine machine setup and material requirements. + Set up and operate the machine to bend materials, completing 10-50 setups per day. + Align and position materials accurately. + Use precision measuring tools to ensure accuracy. + Perform machine adjustments as needed. + Conduct routine maintenance of the machine. **Essential Skills** + Experience with press brake and brake press machines. + Proficiency in machine operation and fabrication. + Ability to read blueprints. + Skill in using calipers and micrometers. + Troubleshooting capabilities. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Mechanical inclination. + Logical and efficient thinking. + Familiarity with tape measures. **Why Work Here?** Experience an excellent company culture with opportunities for cross-training and promotion from within. Enjoy great benefits, a generous PTO plan, and start earning PTO immediately with no probationary period. **Work Environment** Work in a clean, well-spaced, and organized manufacturing facility. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Washington,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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.