Do you have experience operating or setting up press brakes—or are you looking to build a career in metal fabrication?

Cadrex is looking for Press Brake Operators at all experience levels to join our team. Whether you are an experienced Press Brake Operator, an experienced machine operator looking to advance your skills, or someone with manufacturing experience who is ready to learn, we have opportunities available.

Our Press Brake Operators play an important role in producing high-quality precision metal components for a variety of industries. We will align candidates to Press Brake Operator I, II, or III based on their experience and skill level.

Why Join Cadrex?

• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Competitive hourly pay
• Multiple shift options
• Full-time benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health, dental and vision  insurance
• Employer-paid and supplemental  life insurance
• Safety shoe and safety eyewear  reimbursement
• Education support program
• Employee referral bonus  opportunities
• Bonus program for full-time  employees
• Opportunities for advancement and  cross-training

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designer
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan  
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designer
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan (including documentation of results)
• Identify different types of material – Aluminum, 5000 series Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Paint Grip, Galvanneal, and Galvanized
• Uphold site efficiency standards
• Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for site Safety and Quality standards and procedures
• Meet the standards of the site attendance policy
• Assist in other work areas as assigned

All Levels

• Safely operate and/or set up  press brake equipment to produce quality parts according to specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints,  work instructions, drawings, and safety procedures
• Follow established bending sequences and production requirements
• Perform quality inspections using basic and precision measurement tools
• Use tools such as calipers, squares, height gauges, and protractors
• Identify and report defective  materials, equipment issues, or questionable conditions
• Perform basic mathematical  calculations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and  safe work area
• Meet established quality, productivity, and attendance standards
• Cross-train and assist in other  areas as needed
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, and efficiency

Press Brake Operator I – Entry Level

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their press brake skills.

• Operate press brake equipment  with training and support
• Learn proper tooling, machine operation, and bending sequences
• Produce consistent, repeatable  parts according to specifications
• Perform basic dimensional  inspections
• Learn to work with different  material types, including aluminum, steel, and stainless steel
• Develop the skills necessary to  advance to higher Press Brake Operator levels

Press Brake Operator II – Intermediate

• Set up press brake tooling,  equipment, and machines based on production specifications
• Make machine and tooling  adjustments to maintain quality and dimensional requirements
• Perform detailed dimensional  inspections
• Understand material behavior,   including springback and deflection
• Understand tooling requirements  for hems, offsets, and various bend applications
• Understand V-opening requirements  in relation to material thickness
• Make new machine programs as  needed
• Troubleshoot production and  quality issues
• Complete reference sheets for  complex parts
• Work independently while meeting  established quality and efficiency standards
• Cross-train on multiple machines  and workstations

Press Brake Operator III – Advanced

• Perform advanced press brake  setups and machine adjustments
• Develop bend sequences for  complex parts
• Create and modify machine  programs
• Manage tooling and assist with  tool library maintenance
• Troubleshoot complex production  and quality issues
• Help identify and resolve machine or tooling issues
• Train and mentor Press Brake Operators to company standards
• Support safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with preventative maintenance and communicate maintenance needs
• Support production scheduling and  communication with leadership as needed
• Serve as a technical resource for  other Press Brake Operators

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Press Brake Operator I

• Manufacturing or machine  operating experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to read and follow work  instructions
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints or drawings
• Basic math skills
• Ability and willingness to learn press brake operation and setup
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to safety and quality

Press Brake Operator II

• 2+ years of related press brake  or metal fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret  blueprints and work instructions
• Experience setting up press brake equipment and tooling
• Understanding of bend sequences and material behavior
• Ability to use precision measurement tools
• Ability to make machine and tooling adjustments
• Experience creating or modifying machine programs preferred

Press Brake Operator III

• 4+ years of related press brake  experience preferred
• Strong press brake setup and  operating experience
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and drawings
• Advanced understanding of  tooling, bend sequences, and material behavior
• Ability to create and modify  machine programs
• Ability to troubleshoot complex  production issues
• Ability to train and mentor other employees
• Strong understanding of quality  and efficiency requirements

Experience requirements are guidelines. Candidates will be considered based on their overall manufacturing experience, technical skills, and demonstrated abilities.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent      preferred

Experience requirements are guidelines. Candidates will be considered based on their overall manufacturing experience, technical skills, and demonstrated abilities. 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for  extended periods
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate machinery and handle materials
• Ability to occasionally bend,  stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or balance
• Ability to occasionally lift  and/or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work around moving  mechanical parts and equipment
• Exposure to moderate to  occasionally loud noise levels
• Ability to wear required personal   protective equipment

EDUCATION

• High School diploma. 

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

•  Monday–Thursday; 4:15 PM–2:45 AM 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.