Press Brake Operator- Nights (SMD)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and safety-focused Press Brake Operator to join our SMD team. In this hands-on role, you will operate press brake machines to bend, shape, and form sheet metal according to engineering specifications. Your precision and efficiency will directly contribute to the production of components used in critical infrastructure systems worldwide.

• RESPONSIBILITIES
• Machine Operation: Set up and operate press brake machines to bend sheet metal parts in accordance with production drawings and work orders.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret blueprints and layout drawings to determine required machine settings, bend sequences, and part dimensions.
• Tooling & Adjustment: Select appropriate dies and tooling; make necessary machine adjustments to maintain part accuracy and quality.
• Quality Control: Measure and inspect completed parts using calipers, gauges, and templates to ensure they meet required specifications.
• Documentation: Maintain production records and ensure accurate reporting of part counts, rework, and downtime.
• Maintenance & Safety: Perform basic maintenance on machines and workstations; always maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Team Support: Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily production goals and resolve issues as they arise.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience operating press brake or other metal fabrication machinery preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and measuring instruments.
• Familiarity with CNC press brake controls is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Ability to lift, move, and position materials up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• High School Diploma or GED

• PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• This position may require standing for extended periods, repetitive motion, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work is performed in a production environment where safety gear (gloves, eye protection, steel-toed footwear, etc.) is required.

• Flexibility to work overtime, shifts, or weekends as needed to support production demands.

• TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.