Job Description:- Press Brake Operators - 1st and 2nd shifts available
- We're looking for Press Brake Operators for a leading precision sheet metal and contract manufacturing facility in Santa Ana. You'll set up controls, select tooling, and operate press brakes (Amada equipment) to meet strict quality and production standards.
- Starting pay-rate of $22-28 per hour based on experience.
- Shifts (Monday–Friday):1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM2nd Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PMOvertime opportunities available
Responsibilities:- Operate press brakes (primarily Amada), adjusting controls and back gauges to meet quality and throughput targets
- Select, inspect, and install tooling, punches, and dies; verify bend sequences against blueprints and SolidWorks drawings
- Troubleshoot issues and make real-time adjustments for bend angles, springback, or machine parameters
- Inspect formed parts using tape measures, calipers, and other instruments to ensure spec compliance
- Support Lean/5S principles to keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
- Report non-conforming materials, equipment issues, or safety hazards to the supervisor
Meet physical demands: standing ~85% of shift, lifting up to 25 lbs., carrying up to 20 lbs., pushing up to 60 lbs.
Requirements:- Press brake experience, with relevant manufacturing background
- Hands-on experience with Amada press brakes, control setup, and V-die/punch selection
- Strong mechanical/math skills: blueprint reading, drawing interpretation, basic SolidWorks exposure
- Proficient with precision measuring tools (tape measures, calipers, height gauges, protractors)
- Reliable and flexible to work overtime or shift changes as production demands
Coneybeare Workforce Solutions is committed to full compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action laws and regulations. We maintain a workplace free from discrimination and make employment decisions without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
