• Press Brake Operator

    Aerotek (Lincoln, NE)


    Job Title: Press Brake Operator

    Job Description

    As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for setting up hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses to form parts according to specifications and documenting progress. The role requires maintaining efficiency in a high-volume environment and ensuring minimal to zero scrap levels while identifying material defects throughout runs.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and operate hydraulic CNC Press Brakes or Punch Presses.

    + Form parts accurately according to blueprints and specifications.

    + Document progress and maintain records of production.

    + Ensure high efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

    + Maintain minimum or zero scrap levels during production.

    + Identify and report material defects throughout production runs.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 6 months experience in blueprint reading.

    + Minimum of 6 months using measurement tools such as protractors and calipers.

    + Minimum of 6 months operating a press brake or punch press.

    + Minimum of 6 months CNC machine operating experience.

    + Experience in setting up machines with PLC program and ability to edit.

    + Ability to lift 60+ pounds.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 2+ years experience in a sheet metal facility is preferred.

    + 2+ years experience on press brake or punch press is preferred.

    + Experience doing 4+ changeovers per day is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a clean and spacious work environment equipped with heating and air conditioning, where you will be part of a team of 10 per shift. Enjoy a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, with opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive team atmosphere.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is clean and spacious with climate control provided through heating and air conditioning. The team size is composed of 10 members per shift, with shifts running Monday through Friday as follows: 1st shift from 6am to 2pm, 2nd shift from 2pm to 10pm, and 3rd shift from 10pm to 6am. The dress code requires steel or composite toe shoes, jeans or docker pants, and safety glasses. Nails must be shorter than 2 inches, and earbuds cannot be worn on the floor. Smoking is allowed only in cars, and cell phones must be stored in lockers or cars. First-day orientation includes a class from 7am to 9:30am, and candidates should arrive at 6:45am for parking and entry.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, Nebraska.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Lincoln,NE.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 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.