Produce parts and tools from metal materials using a press brake, a computer numeric controlled (CNC) piece of equipment that makes precision bends, punches, or cuts into material.
Press brake operators look at blueprints or plans for the finished product, make adjustments to the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well, and producing quality product.
They make sure their machines are working at full capacity, are stocked with needed materials, well-maintained and perform periodic checks on output.
They look at the finished product to ensure it is defect-free and ready for the next step in production
