Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator Join a family-owned fabrication shop operating CNC press brakes and other metal fabrication equipment. This role is ideal for someone with fabrication experience who enjoys hands-on work, blueprint reading, and producing high-quality parts.

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC press brakes and fabrication equipment.
• Read blueprints and work orders to produce metal parts.
• Load materials and select proper tooling and dies.
• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and machine maintenance.
• Stage, label, and track completed parts.
• Support production goals and assist team members as needed.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of CNC fabrication or press brake experience.
• Blueprint reading and measuring tool experience.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and forming processes.
• Experience operating press brakes or similar equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CNC job shops or fabrication environments.
• Basic troubleshooting and setup knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with production tracking systems is a plus.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Family-owned company with a team-oriented culture.
• Cross-training and growth opportunities.
• 4% 401(k) match.
• Strong health benefits package.
• Paid holidays and long-term stability.

Work Environment

Work in a hands-on fabrication shop operating press brakes, lasers, water jets, and other metalworking equipment. Team-oriented environment focused on quality, safety, and production.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Inver Grove Heights, MN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Inver Grove Heights,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.