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Aerotek Brake Press Operator in Lakewood, New Jersey

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the sheet metal and metal fabrication industry. The ideal candidate must possess expertise in press brake operation and the ability to read blueprints and drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Operate fabrication machinery and tools, including punching, drilling, tapping, deburring, grinding, and spot welding.

  • Inspect parts per customer blueprint for quality.

  • Perform sheet metal fabrication tasks such as cutting, bending, and grinding metal.

  • Utilize hand tools and measuring tools like squares, protractors, and calipers.

  • Use rolling cylinders and cones to bend and form metal.

  • Lift up to 35 lbs as required.

Essential Skills

  • Sheet metal industry experience is a must

  • Press brake operation is a must

  • Ability to read blueprints and drawings

  • Experience with rolling cylinders and cones

  • Skill in bending and forming sheet metal

  • Proficiency in drilling and tapping

  • Spot welding (plus)

  • Knowledge of hand and power tools, grinders, punch press, and drill press

Pay & Shift

  • 1st shift: 7am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

  • Pay Range: $22 to $27 an hour

  • $$ Paid weekly $$

  • Contract to hire with benefits offered

  • Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k plan

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Lakewood,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 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.

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