Press Brake Operator

Located in Vancouver, WA

Salary: $19-23

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Pay: $23.00-$26.00

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm

The Opportunity

We are a manufacturer in Vancouver, Washington. Our team is looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team. This role is vital to our mission of maintaining a high-quality, in-house production flow, turning raw steel into precision-engineered components.

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Set up and operate heavy-duty press brakes (specifically Bystronic Xpert 250-ton equipment) to form parts from steel ranging from 18-gauge to 1/2-inch.
• Technical Setup: Perform tool and die changes, program adjustments, and calibrate machinery to meet exact bend specifications.
• Quality Control: Measure and inspect finished parts for total uniformity; collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to refine assembly documentation and work instructions.
• Inventory & Safety: Manage material restocking, report material discrepancies to leadership, and maintain a rigorous standard of shop safety.
• Reporting: This position works closely with the welding lead to ensure production timelines are met.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: At least 1 year of hands-on press brake operation.
• Technical Literacy: You can read and interpret weld prints and callouts with ease.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Excel for maintaining production spreadsheets and documentation.
• Precision: An eye for detail and the ability to perform manual tooling adjustments when automation needs a human touch.
• Education: High school diploma/GED or equivalent additional job experience.
• Safety: Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently.
• Capability to stand, reach, kneel, and stoop throughout a shift in a factory environment.
• Strong close-range vision and the ability to hear shop safety signals (horns/alarms).
• Comfort working in a shop environment with varying temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Dental coverage
• Vision/eyewear plan
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability protection
• Paid sick leave
• Direct deposit convenience

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Apply Today! Email Your Resume To: staffing.vancouverwa@expresspros.com

#1935ST

Express Office: Vancouver

2612 Northeast 114th Avenue

Suite 2

Vancouver, WA 98684