**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** Candidates will be running a press brake machine to bend the parts to the correct angles. The machines will be set up for the production run, so candidates will just need to be able to line the part up in the machine and run it to create the bend in the part. They will then look at the blue print and measure to ensure the quality of the parts that they are producing. 90% of the job will be on the press brake, but other duties can include doing assembly of products and running other machinery in the plant (sand blaster, automatic welder, laser). **Responsibilities** + Operate a press brake machine to bend parts to the correct angles. + Align parts in the machine and run it to create the bend in the part. + Inspect parts using blueprints and measuring tools to ensure quality. + Perform assembly of products as needed. + Operate other machinery in the plant, such as sand blaster, automatic welder, and laser. **Essential Skills** + 1-2 years of experience operating a press brake. + Experience reading blueprints. + Proficiency in using measuring tools, such as micrometers and calipers. + Inspection skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with Bystronic Press Brake machines would be a huge plus. **Why Work Here?** Great place to work. Family-operated company that treats their employees like family. They offer a 401K with a 5% match, two weeks of PTO out of the gate, plus sick days. Willing to train, so anyone wanting to be in fabrication (welding, press brake, CNC, etc.) they can and want to teach. Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits also. **Work Environment** The company is not temperature-controlled. It gets warm in the hot summer months, especially near the paintline. The rest of the plant is pretty mild and is a standard manufacturing floor. There is noise from the machines, but it isn't overly loud. It is metal fabrication, so it is kind of dirty, but it is not terribly dirty. Overall, fairly average working conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Batavia, Illinois. **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.