Express Employment

CNC Press Brake Operator – All Shifts

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Wentzville, MO, 63385

Payment:

$30

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

Workplace:

On-site

Top Job

Located in Wentzville, MO

Salary: Earn up to $30/hr

CNC Press Brake Operator - All Shifts - St. Charles County



Skilled press brake operators know there's a big difference between just running a machine and truly shaping quality metal parts. Express Employment Professionals partners with top metal fabrication and manufacturing shops in St. Charles County that need dependable CNC Press Brake Operators right now. Whether you're building experience or running full setups, we'll connect you with local companies that value your talent.

About the Opportunity
This temp-to-hire role supports multiple metal fabrication facilities across St. Charles County. These companies are hiring for both entry-level operators and advanced setup/programming-level press brake technicians. Candidates must be able to read blueprints and demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Experience with CNC press brake controls (Amada, Cincinnati, Bystronic, Accurpress, etc.) is highly valued.

What You'll Do

  • Operate CNC press brakes to bend, form, and shape metal components
  • Read and interpret blueprints, bend deductions, flat patterns, and fabrication drawings
  • Set up tooling, adjust back gauges, and verify machine parameters (for advanced roles)
  • Inspect finished parts for accuracy, quality, and required tolerances
  • Perform basic machine maintenance and keep work areas clean and safe
  • Use calipers, micrometers, protractors, and other measurement tools
  • Work closely with production, fabrication, and quality teams
  • Support general fabrication tasks as needed

What You Bring

  • Experience in metal fabrication or mechanical aptitude (entry-level and higher)
  • Ability to read and understand shop drawings and part measurements
  • Strong attention to detail and quality
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and handle physical shop tasks
  • Advanced operators should have setup experience, tooling knowledge, and CNC control familiarity

Nice-to-Haves

  • Prior experience with Amada, Cincinnati, Accurpress, or Bystronic press brakes
  • Ability to perform full setups and adjust tooling independently
  • Experience using precision measuring tools
  • Knowledge of bend allowances, offsets, and fabrication math

Why Work with Express Employment Professionals

  • We partner with 250+ local companies in the St. Louis and St. Charles County area.
  • We often know about skilled trades openings before they're publicly posted.
  • We have direct access to hiring managers and decision-makers.
  • Your application is reviewed by real people who will advocate for your skills and experience.
  • One application with Express can connect you to multiple local skilled trades roles.
  • We support candidates from entry-level operators to advanced setup technicians.

Schedule, Pay & Location

  • Location: St. Charles County
  • Shifts: All shifts available
  • Employment Type: Temp-to-hire through Express Employment Professionals
  • Pay
    • Entry-Level Operators: Earn up to $22/hr depending on skill and machine competence
    • Advanced Setup/Programming-Level: Earn up to $30/hr based on experience, speed, and accuracy

This opportunity is offered through Express Employment Professionals in the St. Louis / St. Charles County area. You may be employed through Express or placed directly with a local employer depending on the role.

Next Steps
Bring your skills to a company that values them. Apply with Express Employment Professionals today!

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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