Press Brake Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Title

Press Br

a

• k
• e

Operator

Job Code

PRBOP001

SUMMARY

• Will support operations by
• setting up, operating, and maintaining computer numeric controlled (CNC) press brake equipment.

WAGE

TYPE

Hourly

FLSA

Exemption

Non-exempt

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES

AND

RESPONSBILITIES

To

• perform
• this
• job
• successfully,

an

• individual
• must
• be
• able

to

• perform
• each
• essential
• duty
• satisfactorily
• .

Reasonable

• accommodation
• may
• be
• made

to

• enable
• individuals

with

disabilities

to

perform

the

• essential
• functions.
• Configure, set up, and operate CNC press brake machines to bend and form sheet metal according to specifications
• .
• Select, install, and align the correct punches and dies for each specific job
• .
• Read and interpret technical blueprints, flat patterns, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Perform first piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, and protractors.
• Identify machine errors, calculate bend allowances, and make necessary digital or mechanical adjustments to correct dimensional deviations.
• Perform daily routine maintenance on the press brake and tooling to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area strictly adhering to 5S principles, OSHA regulations, and internal safety protocols.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL

STRUCTURE

Reports

to

Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS

The

• requirements
• listed
• below
• are
• representative

of

the

• knowledge,
• skill
• and/or
• ability
• required.

Equivalent

combinations

of

education

and

• experience
• may
• be
• substituted

for

the

• expected
• levels

of

education

and

• experience
• required.

Education

and/or

Experience

Expected

High

School

Diploma

or

GED

.

Preferred

• Technical certificate or other
• relevant
• post-secondary education
• .

Experience/Skills

Preferred

E

• xperience
• s
• etting up a CNC press brake in a manufacturing environment
• .
• Proficiency in reading blueprints.
• Hands-on experience using precision measurement
• tools and gauges.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.

Communication

Skills

Must

• be
• able

to

• read,
• write

and

comprehend

the

English

language.

Ability

to

read

and

• analyze
• technical
• procedures
• .

Other

Skills

Ability

to

interpret

a

variety

of

• instructions
• furnished

in

• written,
• oral,
• diagram,

or

• schedule
• form.

Physical Requirements

• Job Category B – Medium Labor Intensive Category
• Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category B.

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Constant

0-25

• % of
• work activity
• 26 -50% of work activity
• 51 -75% of work activity
• 76 - 100% of work activity

Regular Exposure

To

Uncomfortable Conditions

X

Personal Protective Equipment Required

X

Frequent Indoor Work

X

Outdoor Work

X

Machine Interfacing

X

Computer Interfacing

X

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

High Humidity Indexes

X

Electrical Hazards

X

Dirty

X

Dusty

X

Steam

X

Fumes-Vapor

X

Noisy

X

Chemical Exposure

X

Toxic Chemicals

X

Fire Hazards

X

Potential Confined

Workspace

X

Awkward or Minimized

Workspace

X

Walking

X

Stooping

X

Bending

X

Sitting

X

Typing

X

Balancing

X

Reaching

X

Continuous Standing

X

Climbing (

catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)

X

Carrying <

50lbs

X

• Lifting <
• 75lbs.

X

Twisting

X

Turning

X

Pinching

X

Gripping

X

Vibration (including but not limited to)

X

• ·Hand Tools
• ·Polishing Lathes
• ·Equipment Usage
• ·Pipe Bending or Cutting Equipment

Squatting

X

Pushing

• <
• 75lbs.

X

Pulling

• <
• 75lbs.

X

Static Work

X

Pulling

X

Working at Waist-Shoulder Level

X

Working Above Shoulder Level

X

Working In High Far (Reach) Position

X

Working Below Shoulder Level

X

TRAINING

Training

• requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role
• .

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Print date

7/9/2026

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