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Press Brake Operator
The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Press Brake Operator to work at a company located in the Kernersville, NC area!
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The Role
The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Press Brake Operator to work at a company located in the Kernersville, NC area!
Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Job
Location
Kernersville, NC
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: DOE
Job Description:
Summary Operate fabricating machines that bend material by setting up tooling and programming to specified requirements of the Customer. Set up and adjust machines that include hand rollers, benders, etc.
Qualifications
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below and the departmental skills matrix are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
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Other duties may be assigned.
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Read and interpret travelers to determine what tool to use.
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Use tape measures and calipers and other necessary measuring tools to determine correct dimensions and thickness of material.
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Create/Load programs and load tools into presses. This includes installing punches and dies, aligning tooling, setting up appropriate tonnage, and applying safe distance requirements.
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Read blueprints to determine if bends are correct.
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set-up sheets for individual parts. Record all labor efficiently and consistently. Know and adhere to all machine safety rules. Follow work instructions to ensure job is being done correctly. Perform daily/weekly/monthly maintenance on the machines as designated by the Maintenance Manager. Perform secondary processes (ex. deburr, material handling, pems, handnotch, etc.) as required.
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Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
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Adaptability
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Adapt to changes in the work environment • Manage competing demands
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Change approach or method to best fit the situation
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Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Dependability
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Display a ‘Can Do’ attitude
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Commit to doing whatever it takes to accomplish goals Problem Solving
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Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
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Gather and analyze information skillfully
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Develop alternative solutions Quality
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Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
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Look for ways to improve and promote quality
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Apply feedback to improve performance
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Monitor own work to ensure quality.
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Quantity
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Meet productivity standards
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Strive to increase productivity
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Safety and Security
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Observe safety and security procedures
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Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines
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Report potentially unsafe conditions
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Use equipment and materials properly.
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Physical Demands & Work Environment
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use fingers, hands, and arms to: feel, handle, and reach. The employee is occasionally required to balance, bend, crouch, kneel or stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration or risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
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The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.
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Posted Oct 28, 2026
Machining
JobSquad
$18/hr
Kernersville, NC
Contract
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