Press Brake Operator

**Job Title: Press Brake Operator**

**Job Description**

This is a hands-on role suitable for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and skilled in metal fabrication processes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating a press brake.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate the press brake machine with precision and accuracy.

+ Read and interpret blueprints effectively.

+ Utilize measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers accurately.

+ Handle materials efficiently within the machine operation.

+ Perform custom fabrications and adapt to varying tasks.

**Essential Skills**

+ Minimum 3 years of experience in operating a press brake.

+ Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding technical drawings.

+ Ability to pass a basic math test, including fractions and decimals.

+ Competence in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience with CNC, punch press, and shear operations.

+ Familiarity with sheet metal and fabrication processes.

**Why Work Here?**

Enjoy the opportunity to engage in diverse custom fabrications rather than repetitive tasks, providing a dynamic and varied work experience. Benefit from working in a smaller, close-knit team environment.

**Work Environment**

This environment is non-climate controlled. Standard work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Opportunities for overtime are available, often starting at 6:30 AM and including 4-hour Saturday morning shifts.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Omaha,NE.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.