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Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Fabrication Technician/Press Brake Operator who will be responsible for fabricating various materials such as steel, titanium, and aluminum to meet engineering drawing requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Clock into jobs using the ERP system.

+ Understand different material types.

+ Manipulate materials with proper tooling.

+ Use form tooling/templates to determine shapes of parts.

+ Utilize check fixtures for parts.

+ Operate press brakes, hydro presses, and roll form equipment to fabricate parts from various metals.

+ Use pneumatic tools such as dotcos, straight grinders, polishing wheels, drill motors, and orbital sanders.

+ Read calipers, micrometers, straight edges, radius gauges, and protractors.

+ Understand flatness, straightness, and angles and how to form them.

+ Comprehend allowed working time for forming.

+ Possess knowledge of tempers and gauges of materials.

+ Recognize corrosion and changes after heat treatment.

+ Ensure proper handling and containment of parts to be processed.

+ Understand proper surface preparation.

+ Take responsibility for the quality of your own work.

+ Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

+ Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Essential Skills

+ Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.

+ Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

+ Proficient in working with hands and knowledgeable about tools.

+ Capable of using and operating a forklift (certification required).

+ Professional communication skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers across different shifts.

+ Ability to listen, take direction, and work well with coworkers.

+ Basic math skills.

+ Familiarity with and capability of using basic and specialty hand tools, including precision measuring equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Minimum of 1 year of fabrication or similar manufacturing experience preferred.

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

+ Commitment to safety.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values precision and craftsmanship while offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Be part of a team that fosters collaboration and continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, heat, cold, or chemicals. The role requires regular standing, sitting, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds, along with repetitive use of hammers. The position is within a machine shop setting, utilizing equipment such as forklifts, hydro presses, press brakes, drop hammers, shrinker/stretchers, and arbor presses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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.