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About the Role
JPW Companies is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator for its facility in Syracuse, NY. This role emphasizes precision, quality, and safety in metal fabrication and CNC press brake operation.
Responsibilities
- Load tooling, select dies, and input or adjust CNC programs for precise angles and dimensions.
- Interpret technical specifications, shop drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
- Measure finished metal parts using precision tools to verify tight tolerances.
- Feed sheet metal into the press, run production batches, and operate forklifts or hoist equipment.
- Perform daily and weekly equipment cleanings, inspect hydraulic systems, and troubleshoot minor issues.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines, wear required PPE, and maintain a clean workspace.
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of experience.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Experience operating CNC or conventional press brakes.
- Understanding of metal characteristics.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Strong working knowledge of shop math, angles, and precision measuring instruments.
- Ability to stand for long shifts, perform repetitive motions, and lift heavy metal pieces (up to 50 lbs).
Skills
- Metal fabrication
- CNC press brake operation
- Blueprint reading
- GD&T
- Precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges)
- Forklift operation
- Hoist operation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 years minimum
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Technical or trade certifications are a plus
Salary/Compensations
- USD $25.00/Hr. - USD $32.00/Hr.
About the Company
- JPW Companies operates a 100,000 sq.ft. AISC Certified Fabrication facility emphasizing quality craftsmanship and efficiency.
- The facility includes departments for milling, machining, burn tables, waterjet, steel processing, and stainless steel fabrication.
- Features include blasting and painting booths, state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, and overhead cranes.
- An in-house detailing department utilizes innovative software for complex projects.
- Specialties include multi-story buildings, commercial retail stores, electrical substation steel, steel truss fabrication, plate girders, ornamental handrails, miscellaneous steel design and fabrication, and plate weldment fabrications.
- Capabilities include press brakes up to 12’ long with 250-ton capacities.