Press Brake Operator (1st Shift)

Falcon Steel Inc•Springfield, MO

3h•$20

About The Position

Falcon Steel is hiring a skilled Press Brake Operator for its precision fabrication team. The role forms steel components for industrial applications and involves setting up and operating CNC hydraulic press brakes, handling complex bends, and maintaining high production speeds while meeting strict tolerance standards. The operator works closely with a material handler and is expected to take pride in accurate work and understand how metal behaves during forming.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience operating CNC press brakes in a production environment.
Ability to read structural and mechanical blueprints, including understanding bend deductions and flat patterns.
Strong shop-math skills, including geometry and decimals, to calculate bend sequences.
Understanding of how carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum react to forming, including spring-back adjustments.
Ability to stand for 10-hour shifts and lift or manipulate large steel sheets in coordination with a helper.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate CNC hydraulic press brakes, such as Amada, Cincinnati, or Trumpf machines, to bend, notch, and form metal plates.
Select, install, and align punches and dies according to material thickness and required radius.
Read and interpret complex blueprints and 3D drawings to determine bend sequences and dimensions.
Perform first-part inspections and regular quality checks using calipers, protractors, and go/no-go gauges to maintain tolerances, often within +/- .015 inches.
Perform routine machine maintenance, including checking oil levels and cleaning the machine bed and tooling.
Coordinate with a material handler to maintain production speeds and safely handle large steel sheets.