Press Brake Operator/Set Up

Press Brake Operator

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our fabrication team. This role is responsible for safely operating press brake machinery, performing setups, and ensuring quality standards are met. You'll work with parts up to 144 inches in length and contribute to a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operate press brake machinery safely following setup and quality validation.
• Perform simple setups using part drawings and Bend Simulations.
• Bend sheet metal parts up to 144 inches in length.
• Engage Lead or VSM if setup does not meet the inch rule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in CNC operations (required for Level 3 and Lead roles).
• Press brake experience (required for Level 2 and above; desirable for Level 1).
• Ability to read blueprints and perform sheet metal inspections.
• Knowledge of control systems and material properties.
• Setup and layout experience in a fabrication environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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 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 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.