Brake Press Operator I - 2nd Shift
Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to hit a production rate and keep quality up.
What they are checking: Whether they can balance speed and accuracy.
What do you want to learn to move up to Operator II or III?
What they are checking: Whether they are motivated to keep learning the job.
What would you do
Your bends start coming out wrong partway through a run. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they stop, find the cause and get help instead of running more bad parts.
You see a hazard on a machine near you. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they report hazards and equipment issues to leadership.
This is second shift, Monday to Friday, 3 PM to 1 AM. How does that fit your life?
What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the shift long term.
About the work
Tell me about your experience running a press brake. What kinds of parts have you bent?
What they are checking: Whether they have real bending experience and where they would start, I, II or III.
How do you check the first part off the brake before running the rest?
What they are checking: Whether they verify angles and dimensions before making a batch of scrap.
How do you read a print to set up a bend sequence?
What they are checking: Whether they can plan the order of bends so the part can be formed correctly.
What safety steps do you take around a press brake?
What they are checking: Whether they respect pinch points and guarding on one of the most dangerous machines in a shop.
How do you safely handle large sheet metal parts with a hoist or lift table?
What they are checking: Whether they handle heavy, sharp material without hurting themselves or others.
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