Laborup

Press Brake Operator

Laborup  •  $25/hr  •  Nashville, TN (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will set up and operate advanced CNC press brakes to form high-end metal details and architectural products. This is a custom manufacturing environment where precision is paramount. You will work from mechanical drawings, handle complex setups, and ensure every angle and dimension meets rigorous aesthetic and structural standards. We are looking for detailed operators who take pride in quality and thrive in a safety-first, collaborative shop.

Profiles encouraged to apply include: experienced CNC press brake operators, precision sheet metal fabricators, machine operators with setup experience, and detail-oriented tradespeople familiar with Trumpf or Safan-Darley equipment.

Compensation

  • $24 - $25 / hr
  • Unlimited optional overtime

2nd Shift

  • Monday to Thursday
  • 5:00 pm - 4:30am
  • Overtime: unlimited and optional on Friday - Sunday

Benefits

  • Health, vision, dental
  • 401(k) + match
  • PTO

Responsibilities

  • Execute CNC Press Brake Setup & Operation – Perform daily setups and operation of advanced CNC press brakes. You must be able to run the machine at a high level, ensuring the production of accurate parts that meet strict geometric requirements.
  • Interpret Blueprints & Manage Programs – Read and fully understand mechanical drawings and part tolerances. You will upload and run programs from the machine controller and perform basic programming adjustments as needed.
  • Perform Rigorous Quality Inspections – Demonstrate proficiency in first article, in-process, and final inspections. You are the first line of defense in ensuring finished products meet our quality standards before they leave your station.
  • Handle Material & Logistics – Load raw materials at the machine, operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely, and responsibly package finished parts according to specific customer requirements.
  • Maintain Equipment & Tooling – Monitor equipment health, perform preventative maintenance schedules, and manage press tooling requests to keep the machinery working properly and efficiently.
  • Collaborate & Assist Teammates – Work with management to prioritize safety and efficiency, and be willing to assist other operators as a helper on other machines to support the overall flow of the shop.

Requirements

Required

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC Press Brakes
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and part tolerances
  • Proficiency in using inspection tools (calipers, protractors, tapes)
  • Physical ability to load materials and perform repetitive tasks
  • Ability to operate a forklift and overhead crane

Preferred Skills

  • Experience running Trumpf and Safan-Darley equipment
  • Ability to perform basic programming at the machine controller
  • Ability to run other basic fabrication equipment
  • Basic computer navigation skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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