Press Brake Operator
American Staffcorp
Administration
Catoosa, OK, USA
USD 20-23 / hour
Posted on Mar 27, 2026
Press Brake Operator
Job Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT:Forming sheet metal by programming, setting up and operating a brake press and performing other sheet metal operations in a fabrication environment to provide quality products. Abide by company policies and procedures and interact with all employees in a positive and fair manner, in alignment with Company core values. ESSENTIAL VALUES: (Aligned with company values)
- Integrity – Demonstrate honesty and trust with internal and external stakeholders; commit to fact-based decision-making.
- Teamwork – Understand that processes involve multiple steps and multiple people and work must be performed inter-dependently; value the strengths of others. Coach others in areas of improvement by openly and honestly sharing information and skills with co-workers. Exercise creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment – Commit to quality work, continual improvement, safety and housekeeping, productivity, reliability, and dependability so that you are a contributing member of a credible, high-performing team.
- Courage – Have the courage to communicate facts honestly. Be willing to take risks by thinking outside the box; remain resolute in a culture which holds firm to these core values in a changing world. Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and willingness to change in the face of facts.
- Protect yourself, your co-workers, and your company by maintaining a safe work environment. Keep work areas clean and orderly. Immediately report to your supervisor any problems that may have an impact on safety.
- Take responsibility for all dimensional and cosmetic characteristics of the parts worked. Consider the next operator as your customer who must be satisfied. Quality must be built in each step of manufacturing; it cannot be introduced at the end.
- Notify the lead or operator of the previous process if parts are potentially nonconforming upon receipt.
- Initiate revision requests on documents (prints, specifications, bills of material, routers and/or work instructions) when processes or practices are changed to ensure documents reflect current practice. Help maintain accurate labor routings by supplying accurate set-up and run times; report errors and the need for corrections or adjustments.
- Maintain accurate record of work performed. Accurately and legibly record work output on routers.
- Record scrap material and rework. Records of scrapped material and parts are important for accurate inventory control. Also, the total value of scrap and rework is a good indicator of where effort is needed to solve problems.
- Immediately report to your lead any problems or shortages which may impact safety, quality, the schedule or the company.
- Protect the company’s investment and maintain a productive work environment by maintaining equipment and property provided. Report to your supervisor any problems relating to company equipment or property.
- Perform other assignments or tasks as required.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Staffing Manager
Christy has been in the staffing industry since 2005 and joined the American StaffCorp team in Claremore in 2018 as a Staffing Professional. In 2023 she was promoted to Staffing Manager overseeing the operations in Claremore and Pryor, Oklahoma. Christy has a strong focus on the relationships between her clients and the candidates she works with. She is highly involved in the Claremore community and is passionate about helping people succeed and will go the extra mile for you.