Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator Pay:

Up to $28/hour (DOE)

Shift:

Swing Shift | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Mon-Thurs)

Pay Type:

Weekly Environment:

Manufacturing Shop, Well lit and organized About the Role We're hiring a Press Brake Operator for a swing shift position to support a growing metal fabrication team. This role is ideal for someone with press brake or sheet metal experience who prefers a later schedule and enjoys working in a clean, organized, and well-run environment. You'll be responsible for setting up and operating press brake equipment to form metal parts accurately and efficiently while working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams. What You'll Be Doing Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form metal parts Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and work instructions Select tooling, adjust machine settings, and verify first‑article accuracy Perform quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications and tolerances Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and tape measures Load and unload materials safely and efficiently Maintain a clean and organized work area Support additional fabrication or production tasks as needed What We're Looking For (Not all skills are required — flexibility based on experience) 1+ year of press brake or sheet metal fabrication experience Ability to read blueprints and understand bend allowances Experience with CNC or manual press brakes Strong attention to detail and quality Ability to lift materials and stand for extended periods Comfortable using hand tools and measuring equipment Prior experience in a manufacturing or metal shop environment Why You'll Like It Here Up to $28/hr depending on experience Swing shift schedule (4×10s) — long weekends every week Weekly pay Room for growth Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 May 18, 2026.

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 meets 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.