Press Brake Helper - Day Shift Structure Department
Claremore, OK, USA
USD 19.5-19.5 / hour
Posted on Jun 25, 2026
Press Brake Helper - Day Shift Structure Department
Job Description
Press Brake Operator in a metal fabrication setting. These professionals set up, operate, and maintain heavy machinery to bend, cut, and shape sheet metal into precise components according to engineering blueprints and work ordersKey Responsibilities
- Machine Setup: Select the correct dies, punches, and tooling, and install them into the machine according to job specifications.
- Programming: Program CNC press brake controllers to bend metal to exact angles and dimensions.
- Material Handling: Safely load, align, and unload heavy metal sheets and parts.
- Quality Assurance: Inspect, measure, and verify the dimensions of bent metal parts using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the press brake and tooling (e.g., wiping guides, greasing heavy parts, and checking hydraulic levels).
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict OSHA safety protocols, which include wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and keeping the work area
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and fabrication layouts.
- Mathematical Proficiency: Strong shop math skills, particularly in geometry and calculating bend allowances for steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Experience with hand and power tools, and the ability to troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions.
- Physical Stamina: The role is physically demanding and typically requires standing for long periods and frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Education: A high school diploma, GED, or a vocational certificate in metalworking is usually required.
Meet Your Recruiter
Christy Wylie
Branch Manager- Claremore/Pryor
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.