**Job Title: Press Brake Operator** **Job Description** The role involves creating parts for agricultural and transportation products, utilizing blueprints to set up and adjust programs on high-capacity Brake presses. The operator will load and unload materials, making necessary adjustments to the machines between product runs. **Responsibilities** + Produce parts for agricultural and transportation products. + Work from blueprints to set up and adjust programs on Trumpf presses. + Load and unload materials and make machine adjustments. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 2 years experience operating press brakes. + Proficiency in setting up and changing over between parts. + Strong blueprint reading and interpretation skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to reach and interpret blueprints is highly advantageous. **Why Work Here?** This is a family-oriented company that offers flexibility with modified schedules as long as the work is completed. The environment is urgent yet calm, providing a supportive work culture. **Work Environment** The shop has recently expanded and accommodates approximately 40 people across various shifts. Training occurs during the day but the main shift will be 12:30 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Thursday with Friday overtime opportunities. A $2 per hour shift differential is offered for night shifts. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WEST FARGO, ND. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in WEST FARGO,ND. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. **About Aerotek** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. **San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:** Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Massachusetts Lie Detector:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. **Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):** We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.