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Press Brake Operator

Tradesmen International, Inc.

PORTLAND, TNJob$24–26/hrTracked 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$24–26/hr
Location
PORTLAND, TN
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Tradesmen International is hiring experienced Press Brake Operators for first‑shift projects in the Portland, TN area, offering a $24‑26 per hour pay rate and a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings, vacation pay, and a rewards program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Read BlueprintsInterpret Engineering DrawingsUnderstand Bend DimensionsSelect ToolingProgram Cincinnati MachineInput Material TypeProgram Backgauge PositionsCreate CNC ProgramsPerform Test BendsCheck DimensionsRun ProductionMonitor QualityTroubleshoot Problems

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Press Brake Operators for projects located in the Portland, TN area . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $24-26/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Press Brake Operator and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!

Job Scope:

  • Read blueprints and work orders

  • Interpret engineering drawings

  • Understand bend dimensions, tolerances, and angles

  • Determine the sequence of bends needed to make the part correctly

  • Select and install tooling the press brake uses: punches dies

  • Program the cincinnati machine using the cincinnati model enter bend angles

  • Input material type and thickness

  • Program backgauge positions

  • Create or edit cnc programs

  • Perform test bends

  • Check dimensions using calipers and tape measures.

  • Run production, and monitor quality

  • Troubleshoot problems

Company Details

Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.

Our comprehensive benefits include:

  • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked

  • Vacation Pay

  • Health insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, pleasecall or visit your closest Tradesmen office (https://www.tradesmeninternational.com/directory/) to verify the request.

Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com)

Location

US-TN-PORTLAND

Posted Date (8/21/2026 2:42 PM)

Req ID 2026-367372

Category Machine - Machinist

Travel No

Location US-TN-PORTLAND

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