Press Brake Operator

JPW Companies is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join its team in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal fabrication, CNC press brake operation, and blueprint reading, with a focus on precision, quality, and safety. This is a great opportunity for a skilled operator with at least three years of experience who takes pride in producing high-quality work in a manufacturing environment.

• Machine Setup & Programming: Load tooling, select dies, and input or adjust CNC programs to achieve exact angles and dimensions.
• Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read technical specs, shop drawings, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols
• Quality Control & Inspection: Measure finished metal parts using precision tools like calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify tight tolerances
• Material Handling & Operation: Feed sheet metal into the press, run production batches, and safely operate forklifts or hoist equipment
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform daily and weekly equipment cleanings, inspect hydraulic systems, and fix minor bending errors or tooling issues.
• Safety Compliance: Follow OSHA guidelines, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and keep the workspace clear of scrap and oil spills.

• Experience: 3 years minimum
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent (technical or trade certifications are a plus).
• Technical Skills: Experience operating CNC or conventional press brakes, understanding metal characteristics, and reading blueprints.
• Math & Measurement: Strong working knowledge of shop math, angles, and precision measuring instruments.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long shifts, perform repetitive motions, and lift heavy metal pieces (often up to 50 lbs)

https://www.jpwcompanies.com/employment/

Take a walk around our 100,000sq.ft. AISC Certified Fabrication facility and you’ll quickly realize our emphasis is on quality craftsmanship and efficiency. You’ll find a department for every fabrication need. From the in house milling and machining department, to our burn tables and waterjet, to the new Peddinghaus Steel processing system, and our separate Stainless Steel Fabrication Facility. Between our Blasting Facility and our AISC Certified Paint booth, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more qualified setup. JPW’s Fab Shop is full of state of the art techniques and equipment, with skilled employees putting it all to use daily. Our bays are all equipped with 2 10-ton overhead cranes to provide us with the capability to tackle even the largest jobs. Our facility also includes an in-house detailing department utilizing the most up to date and innovative software available, giving JPW the edge when it comes to complex projects.

JPW Fabrication Specialties include but are not limited to the following:

• Multi-story Bldgs. and Commercial Retail stores
• Electrical Substation Steel- Design/ Build
• Steel Truss Fabrication & plate girders
• In house Sand blasting and painting booths.
• Ornamental Handrails, Aluminum, Carbon, and Stainless Steel
• Miscellaneous Steel Design and Fabrication, Load testing (ie. Stairs, Ladders, Lifting fixtures, Spreader beams, Pusher Snow plows, buckets, blade fixtures)
• Plate Weldment Fabrications/ in house bending & rolling capabilities
• Press breaks up to 12’ long with 250 ton capacities