CNC Brake Press Operator 1st shift

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management.

An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence”.

Copper and Brass Sales, a division of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc., is the source in your supply base that provides you with the inventory management expertise and value-added processing services necessary to help you compete in today's global market. With our comprehensive line of nonferrous metals and alloys, wide variety of precision processing capabilities, and a focus on customer service that is unmatched in the industry, Copper and Brass Sales earns our reputation as a leading metals service center with each and every order.

Join our growing team as a CNC Press Operator, where your skills will directly support expanding production needs. We’re seeking someone with strong brake press experience and confidence handling a wide variety of parts and bends. Staying organized, motivated, and focused will be key to success in this role. Clear communication and teamwork are essential as you work closely with a supportive, collaborative group.

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow with a company that values your expertise.

1st shift role (Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 4 pm)

Key Accountabilities:

• Program, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC brake press operations, preferably on TRUMPF equipment.
• Execute complex, multi‑bend forming sequences for tight‑tolerance sheet metal and copper bus bar parts.
• Select, configure, and precisely align tooling, verifying bend allowances and compatibility before production.
• Produce and validate first‑article components to meet engineering drawings and GD&T specifications & support prototype builds with expert guidance.
• Document program changes, tooling adjustments and process updates to ensure full production traceability.
• Perform thorough in‑process and final inspections using precision measurement tools and document quality control reports, and part verification logs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurately interpret engineering drawings, including geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Maintain brake press tooling—cleaning, inspecting, sharpening—and assist with routine machine upkeep.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams while supporting adjacent fabrication operations as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Required

• 5+ years of senior‑level experience operating and programming CNC brake presses (controls and software) in a metal fabrication environment.
• Advanced capability in reading and interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, drawing tolerance and critical dimensions.
• Proven experience producing first‑article and prototype components.
• Strong understanding of forming technology, bend allowances, spring back, tooling selection, and material characteristics.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability in a fast‑paced, high‑mix production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and comply with PPE and safety requirements.

Preferred

• Experience with multiple brake press brands and control systems. TRUMPF Boost experience highly preferred.
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