**Job description:**
Brake Press Operator / Sheet Metal Fabricator
Brantford, ON
Compensation & Schedule
**$30.00 - $38.00/hour**
**Direct Hire / Permanent Position**
**Monday to Friday**
**7:00 AM – 3:30 PM**
**Comprehensive Benefits Package**
Medical Advantages
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
RRSP Program
Paid Vacation
About the Opportunity
Kelly Services is currently recruiting for an experienced Brake Press Operator / Sheet Metal Fabricator on behalf of a growing manufacturing company in Brantford, Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fabrication professional with experience operating and setting up brake press equipment within a sheet metal manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality fabricated components while supporting the transition from traditional NC equipment to newer CNC technology.

If you have hands-on experience with brake presses, sheet metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and fabrication tooling, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate brake press equipment to fabricate sheet metal components to specification
Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and production requirements
Select, install, and adjust punches, dies, and tooling based on material type, thickness, and bend requirements
Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, tape measures, squares, angle gauges, and other measuring equipment
Verify dimensions, bend angles, hole locations, and overall quality of fabricated parts
Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and quality concerns as required
Safely load, unload, and handle sheet metal materials
Work closely with production and leadership teams to ensure quality and productivity goals are met
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Complete production and quality documentation as required
Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
Qualifications

Required
Previous brake press setup and operating experience
Experience working in a sheet metal fabrication environment




Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
Strong understanding of measurements, tolerances, bend allowances, and shop math
Experience selecting and changing tooling
Comfortable using precision measuring equipment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented
Preferred
Punch press or turret punch experience
CNC brake press experience
Experience with Amada, Accurpress, Bystronic, Trumpf, Strippit, Prima Power, or similar equipment
Experience within HVAC, heat exchanger, custom fabrication, or manufacturing environments
Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
Basic CNC programming or program editing experience
Why Join This Opportunity?
Permanent direct-hire position
Straight day shift
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
RRSP program
Paid vacation
Stable manufacturing environment
Opportunity to grow with a company investing in new equipment and technology
Long-term career opportunity with a supportive team
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Brake Press Operator, Press Brake Setup Operator, or Sheet Metal Fabricator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in Brantford, we encourage you to apply today.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources.
_Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings.

Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type._
Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance.

In addition,



employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law.

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for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community in Canada.

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📌 Brake Press Operator (Brantford)
🏢 Kelly Services
📍 Brantford