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Brake Press Setter/Operator - Afternoon Shift - job post

Daequip Premium Attachments Ltd.
5.0 out of 5 stars
2141 Queen Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J3
$25–$35 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $25–$35 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Afternoon shift

Location

2141 Queen Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6J3

Full job description

Job Title: Brake Press Setter / Operator

Location: Daequip Premium Attachments / Dormel Containers, Abbotsford (on site)

Job Type: Full Time (40 hours)

Reports to: Operations Manager

Revised: July 2026

Established in 1989, Daequip Premium Attachments Ltd. is one of the leading providers of high quality, innovative manufacturing and customized design for the oil and gas, mining, forestry, and construction industries. We have over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing of attachments and accessories combined with hard work, dedication, and attention to detail goes into every product we build. Daequip Premium Attachments Ltd. has been growing exponentially in recent years, and we are seeking to add a successful candidate to our team.

Since 1969, Dormel Containers has been a proud Canadian, family-owned and operated small business, dedicated to serving the Waste, Recycling, Construction, Forestry, Oil and Gas, and Mining industries across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Pacific Northwest. Dormel specializes in providing a comprehensive range of steel container products, including roll-off containers, recycling containers, scrap containers, sediment bins, camp bins, lugger bins, front load bins, rear load bins, flat decks, gravel boxes, and self-dumping hoppers. Our robust product lineup is complemented by our experienced sales, design, and production teams, ensuring customized solutions that meet industry standards whether you’re managing waste, transporting materials, or seeking innovative storage solutions.

www.daequip.com; www.dormelcontainers.com

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to set up, program, and operate CNC press brakes in a high-mix, production-oriented metal fabrication environment. The ideal candidate is capable of independently completing complex setups, troubleshooting bend issues, and maintaining tight quality tolerances with minimal supervision.

This role requires strong blueprint reading skills, tooling knowledge, and the ability to work efficiently across a wide variety of parts and materials.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Setup

  • Set up and operate CNC press brakes (e.g., Accurpress or equivalent)
  • Interpret engineering drawings, bend notes, and flat patterns
  • Select appropriate tooling (punches, V-dies, specialty tools)
  • Perform complete setups including crowning and back gauge configuration
  • Calculate tonnage requirements and verify machine capacity
  • Perform first-piece verification and adjust offsets as required
  • Optimize bend sequence to avoid collisions and distortion
  • Run production efficiently while maintaining quality standards

Programming & Adjustments

  • Load, edit, and optimize CNC programs
  • Adjust bend allowances, spring back compensation, and back gauge positions
  • Make angle corrections and document program changes
  • Troubleshoot alarms and minor machine issues
  • Support continuous improvement of setup times and repeatability

Quality & Inspection

  • Conduct first-article inspections
  • Verify dimensional and angular tolerances
  • Maintain documentation of inspection results
  • Identify and segregate non-conforming parts
  • Work closely with engineering and quality teams on corrective actions

Safety & Maintenance

  • Follow all shop safety procedures
  • Ensure safe material handling practices
  • Perform daily machine inspections and basic operator-level maintenance
  • Maintain clean and organized work area

Qualifications

Required

  • 3–7+ years of press brake experience
  • Strong blueprint reading and GD&T understanding
  • Experience in high-mix, low-volume production
  • Solid understanding of air bending principles
  • Ability to independently complete complex setups
  • Comfortable lifting and handling large sheet metal components

Preferred

  • Experience with CNC controls (ETS200 Siemens) preferred
  • Knowledge of material behavior (mild steel, stainless, AR, aluminum)
  • Experience training junior operators
  • Forklift and overhead crane certification

Technical Competencies

  • Tool selection & load limit knowledge
  • Bend sequence planning
  • Spring back correction
  • Crowning adjustment
  • Tonnage calculation
  • Back gauge programming
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Productivity optimization in a high-mix environment

Performance Expectations (Senior Level)

A Senior Press Brake Operator should:

  • Run complex multi-bend parts independently
  • Complete setups with minimal engineering support
  • Reduce scrap and improve cycle time
  • Mentor junior operators
  • Provide feedback to programming/engineering teams
  • Contribute to process standardization

Working Conditions

  • Manufacturing environment
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Handling sharp metal components
  • Fast-paced, deadline-driven production

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Are you residing within reasonable driving distance to our facility?
  • Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada or a Canadian Citizen?

Work Location: In person

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