Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems, focusing on sophisticated relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/E‑Houses). The company provides customized, turn‑key solutions for safe, secure, and reliable power distribution. Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path with hands‑on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion. Flex plans to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom (expected Q1 2027); if the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end‑to‑end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission‑critical applications. The Press Brake Operator position is located in Dallas, Texas, reports to the Operations Manager, and involves operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operates a press brake to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepares, sets up, and adjusts the press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensures sufficient raw materials are available.
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience operating a press brake machine.
• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
• Physically able to operate the press brake; prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials; must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time; must wear PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection while working on the production floor.

Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans including blueprints and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM