**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** The Press Brake Operator is responsible for the setup and forming of sheet metal parts in a production environment. The employee will set up and operate a variety of CNC and manual press brakes, ensuring the quality of the parts produced meets or exceeds established production tolerances and rates. The role requires the use of basic hand tools and inspection measuring tools to maintain all related tolerances and dimensions. **Responsibilities** + Read drawings and written work orders required in the fabrication of formed parts. + Assist others within the department as required by the supervisor. + Set up press brakes (Accurpress Press Brakes). + Maintain all shop equipment, tools, and fixtures to ensure the availability and functioning of equipment in the forming department. + Keep accurate production paperwork and records, including 1st piece inspection, number of parts produced, defective units produced per job, and communicate non-conforming items, shortages, etc., to the Manager of Quality Concepts/Operations Manager. + Act as a lead member of all ISO/Lean initiatives. **Essential Skills** + Ability to add and subtract small, medium, or large numbers and to multiply and divide. + Ability to use a tape measure or other measuring devices such as calipers and work with any/all specified tolerances. + Ability to read a decimal chart and simple/complex drawings to verify product identification and requirements. + Proficiency in press brake operation, blueprint reading, and working with sheet metal. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Supervisory experience is a plus. + CNC Press Brake Programming/Set-Up capability is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where you can grow your skills and advance your career. We emphasize a supportive work culture, offer opportunities for professional development, and value our employees' contributions to our success. **Work Environment** The role is based in a manufacturing shop plant where you will be exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, and other manufacturing tools. The position is for the 2nd shift, from 3:30 pm to Midnight, with occasional overtime as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Chicago,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2025. **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.