CADREX Press Brake Operator (All Levels/All Shifts) - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Cadrex Bloomingdale & Romeoville•Bloomingdale, IL

8h•$22 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is hiring Press Brake Operators at Levels I, II, and III to set up and operate metal-bending press brake machines in accordance with quality and quantity standards. Candidates will be matched to a level based on their experience and skill set. The role contributes to manufacturing advanced hardware and production parts. All operators follow safety protocols, maintain an organized work area, perform quality inspections, interpret blueprints and work instructions, use measurement tools, report defective materials or questionable conditions, meet attendance and efficiency standards, perform basic math, and assist in other areas as needed. Level I operators run machines under supervision with training, follow bending sequences, produce repeatable parts, conduct basic inspections, learn material types, and support safety and quality improvements. Level II operators set up machines and tooling, conduct detailed inspections, adjust forming processes, understand material behavior, document complex parts, troubleshoot production issues, work independently, and cross-train. Level III operators calibrate equipment, manage tool libraries, determine bend sequences, train and mentor employees, support safety initiatives and preventative maintenance, resolve complex production issues, and assist with scheduling and communication with leadership. The position is onsite in Bloomingdale, Illinois, with first- and second-shift availability. The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration, occasional electrical-shock risk, and usually moderate, occasionally loud noise. Physical duties include standing, sitting, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, and talking or hearing; occasional climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds are also required. A high school diploma is required. Hourly pay varies by level: Level I, $22–$30; Level II, $24–$32; Level III, $27–$32. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is advertised.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions.
Knowledge of basic business math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Level II: 2 or more years of related experience.
Level II: Know when to add .010 or .020 shims; understand tooling for hemming or offsets and V-opening in dies relative to material thickness; ability to create new machine programs.
Level III: 4 or more years of related experience.
Level III: Know when to add .010 or .020 shims; understand tooling for hemming or offsets and V-opening in dies relative to material thickness; ability to create new machine programs; ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to company quality and efficiency standards.

Nice To Haves

Level I: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions; knowledge of basic business math.
Level II: 2 or more years of related experience; ability to read and interpret documents and perform basic business math; knowledge of shimming, hemming or offset tooling, die V-opening relative to material thickness, and creating machine programs.
Level III: 4 or more years of related experience; ability to read and interpret documents and perform basic business math; knowledge of shimming, hemming or offset tooling, die V-opening relative to material thickness, and creating machine programs; ability to train and mentor employees.

Responsibilities

Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Perform quality inspections according to documentation and control plans.
Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and work instructions.
Use basic measurement tools such as calipers and squares.
Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions.
Meet attendance and efficiency standards.
Perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Assist in other areas as needed.
Operate a press brake under supervision and follow bending sequences to produce consistent parts (Level I).
Learn material types and support continuous improvement in safety and quality (Level I).
Set up tools, equipment, and machines according to production specifications (Level II).
Perform detailed dimensional inspections; adjust machines and tooling to meet specifications (Level II).
Control RAM speeds, adjust forming processes, complete reference sheets for complex parts, and troubleshoot production issues (Level II).
Work independently, meet efficiency targets, and cross-train across workstations (Level II).
Calibrate press brake equipment, manage tool libraries, and identify bend sequences without reference sheets (Level III).
Train and mentor employees on quality and efficiency standards, and lead safety initiatives (Level III).
Coordinate maintenance needs and ensure preventative maintenance is completed (Level III).
Analyze and resolve complex production issues, support production scheduling, and communicate with leadership (Level III).
Exceed company quality and efficiency standards (Level III).