**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in crafting custom-engineered electrical gear for the energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure sectors. The role involves forming and pressing metal to create the metal framework for cabinets housing electrical switchgears and power distribution systems. The operator will utilize both manual and CNC Press Brake Machines, ensuring precision and efficiency in production. **Responsibilities** + Operate both Manual and CNC Press Brake Machines to form and press metal. + Read blueprints and accurately measure metal using tape measures and calipers. + Verify dimensions and adjust machines to make different punches on 11 gauge sheet metal. + Physically load large sheets of metal into machines and set up for production. + Engage in fast-paced production work, constantly loading and setting up sheets. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of CNC operating experience. + Proficiency in press brake operation. + Experience with sheet metal fabrication. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Competence in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with laser operation and fiber laser cutting. + Extensive knowledge of G&M code. + Familiarity with 11 gauge sheet metal processing. **Why Work Here?** This company prioritizes employee care, regularly catering food and hosting community events on weekends. It is family-oriented, offers second chances, and actively engages in community outreach. The company is expanding rapidly, providing numerous growth opportunities. **Work Environment** The work takes place in a medium-sized, clean, and organized shop, one of four Spike facilities. The environment is non-climate controlled with open bay doors and plenty of fans. The shop operates at a fast pace with around 15 people per shift, including machine operators, fabricators, QC personnel, material handlers, and managers. Safety attire includes steel-toed shoes, jeans, work shirts, and safety glasses. The night shift is from Monday to Friday, 6:00pm to 6:00am, with frequent 50-60 hour work weeks. Similarly, the day shift runs from 6:00am to 6:00pm. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Houston,TX 77034. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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.