• Press Brake Operator

    Aerotek (University Park, IL)


    Job Title: Press Brake Operator

    Job Description

    The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for operating an overhead crane and sit-down forklift to move materials, assisting machine operators in loading and unloading, and utilizing grinders to prepare metal plates for machining. The role requires reading micrometers, calipers, and blueprints, banding and wrapping pallets, and labeling products.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate an overhead crane to move steel material.

    + Use sit-down forklift to transport materials.

    + Assist machine operators with loading and unloading tables and machines.

    + Learn and train on the brake press machine.

    + Read micrometers, calipers, and tape measures accurately.

    + Work with thicker gauge steel, ideally 1/4-4 inch thick carbon steel.

    + Band and wrap pallets efficiently.

    + Utilize a grinder to prepare metal plates for machining.

    + Read and interpret blueprints, including width, length, and arc measurements.

    + Take inventory of materials as needed.

    + Label incoming and outgoing products accurately.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with heavy industrial steel.

    + Ability to read blueprints.

    + Competence in reading micrometers and calipers.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Pacific Brake Press is a plus.

    + Familiarity with bump press operations is beneficial.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Employees will be cross-trained in multiple areas, offering opportunities for performance-based skill level increases.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role is situated on the manufacturing floor, alongside machine operators, welders, and maintenance staff. The work environment can be dirty and experiences temperature variations, being warmer in summer and cooler in winter. Steel-toe boots are required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of University Park, IL.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 University Park,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.