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Coneybeare

Press Brake Operator

Pay: $22–$28/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/14/2026

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What they do

A Press or Press Brake Operator operates a press brake, a machine used to bend sheet metal into shape.

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Job Description

Press Brake Operator Coneybeare - 4.4 Santa Ana, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $28 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Inspection gauge Machine shop presses Press brake machine Mechanical blueprint interpretation Press operation Measurement-based inspection Measuring tapes Machine setup Sheet metal fabrication Die tryout (die setup procedure) Shop math Maintenance (die setup procedure) Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Precision measurement in machining SolidWorks Lean management Manufacturing company experience Full 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 PM 2nd

Shift:

1:30 PM - 10:00 PM Overtime 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

INDRC Pay:

$22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience with an Amada press brake?

Experience:

Fabrication or Manufacturing:

2 years (Preferred)

Press Brake:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person