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Machine Operator – Press Brake Specialist

• _Richmond, VA_ | 🕒 _Mon–Thurs, 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM_ |

About the Role

Are you an experienced **Press Brake Operator** looking to take your skills to the next level? Join a team where precision, craftsmanship, and innovation come together. We’re seeking a **Machine Operator** with strong press brake experience to help shape high-quality components for mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

+ 🧠 **Interpret blueprints** to determine exact specifications

+ 🏗️ **Set up and operate press brakes** to bend and form sheet metal with precision

+ 🛠️ **Fabricate components** using machining tools

+ ✂️ **Cut materials** using saws, torches, and knives

+ 🔍 **Inspect parts** for accuracy and quality

+ 📐 **Lay out and align** parts for assembly

+ 🔧 **Tack-weld and assemble** fitted components

What You Bring

+ **Hands-on experience operating press brakes** (manual or CNC)

+ Ability to **read blueprints and tape measures accurately**

+ **Familiarity with CNC machine setup and operation**

+ **Strong understanding of metal fabrication and fitting techniques**

+ **A commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork**

Why Join Us?

• **Employee-Owned Company** – Build a long-term career with a company that invests in you

• **4-Day Workweek** – Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule

• **Great Benefits** – Medical, ESOP, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays

• **No Travel Required** – Stay local and grow your career

Work Environment

Work in a **climate-controlled, clean, and well-lit facility** with opportunities for overtime based on demand.

If you're a skilled press brake operator ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values precision, pride, and performance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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 Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 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.