Manual Press Brake Operators Gastonia, NC Apply Now Overview Base Pay: $ Per Hour Job Number: 1296501 Industry: unavailable Employee Type: Temp Description Hire Dynamics is searching to fill a Manual Press Brake operators for a facility in Gastonia, NC! Operate a press bake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates Shift/Pay: 1st shift 7am-530pm Mon-Thur Pay $18-23 Why Work with Employbridge Competitive pay and benefits Stable, long-term career opportunities Strong safety culture and supportive team environment Free Online Courses! $100 Referral Bonus! Responsibilities for manual press brake operator include: Operate manual press brakes (mechanical or hydraulic) with no CNC or automated controls Set up press brake jobs from scratch: tooling selection, punch/die installation, and alignment Manually set up bend depth, back Guage, and stops using hand controls and measurements Perform trail bends and manual adjustments to achieve correct angles and dimensions Read and interpret blueprints and bend drawing without relying on programmed sequences Use manual measuring tools (protractor, angle finder, calipers, tape measure, square, etc.) Troubleshoot bend accuracy issues thorough hands-on adjustments, not program edits Run short runs and one-off parts requiring set up changes Maintain consistent quality through operator skill and experience, not automation Job Requirements Qualifications: Minimum 2 years operating manual press brakes (mechanical or hydraulic) Hands on experience setting up press brake jobs from scratch with no CNC control Ability to manually set up and adjust be Apply Now