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Job Title


Press brake operator


Company : Randstad


Location : Brooklyn, NY


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are looking for a versatile Press Brake Operator who brings more than just fabrication skills to the table. While your primary focus will be precision bending and forming, your electrical background will make you a vital asset to our floor-helping us minimize downtime and understand the /"why/" behind the machine's performance. If you're a fabricator who knows their way around a control panel, you'll fit right in. salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM education: No Degree Required Responsibilities Forming & Bending: Setup and operate CNC press brakes to bend, punch, and form metal parts according to blueprints. Precision Check: Use calipers, protractors, and squares to ensure every part meets tight tolerances and flat patterns. Electrical Troubleshooting: Utilize your electrical knowledge to assist in diagnosing minor machine faults, sensor issues, or control logic hiccups. Maintenance Support: Work alongside the maintenance team to ensure the electrical and mechanical systems of the fabrication equipment are functioning safely. Welding (Bonus): If you can strike an arc, you'll assist in tacking or light assembly welding as needed to keep projects moving. What You Bring to the Table Fabrication Skills: Proven experience operating CNC press brakes (Amada, Trumpf, Cincinnati, etc.). Electrical Foundation: A solid understanding of electrical basics-ability to read schematics, understand 24V/120V circuits, or previous experience as an industrial electrician/helper. Technical Literacy: Ability to read complex blueprints and calculate bend deductions/allowances. Welding (A Major Plus): Experience with MIG or TIG welding is a significant advantage and will be reflected in your responsibilities. Physical Ability: Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and handling large metal sheets throughout the shift. The essential functions of this role include: manual lifting up to 50lbs standing for 8 hours at one time Skills Press Operation Material Handling Moving Material Maintenance Blueprint Reading Lifting Qualifications Years of experience: 3 years Experience level: Experienced Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact . Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.