Press Brake Operator

Location: Fergus, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience
Job Type: Full-Time Prospect

Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for a Press Brake Operator to join a steel fabrication team in Fergus, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined individual with experience operating press brake equipment who takes pride in producing quality work and working safely in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities:

- Set up and operate CNC or mechanical press brake equipment to bend and form steel components.
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, job instructions, and production specifications.
- Use measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and squares, to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Monitor product quality, identify issues, and perform basic equipment adjustments as required.
- Assist with sorting, packaging, staging, and moving materials throughout production.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 1 year of press brake operating experience preferred; mechanical press brake experience will also be considered.
- Experience in manufacturing, steel fabrication, or a similar production environment.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and use measuring tools accurately.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
- Forklift experience is an asset.




- Familiarity with SolidWorks drawings or Metalix and other nesting software is an asset.
- Reliable transportation to the Fergus facility and a strong attendance record.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and safely handle steel materials.

Additional Information:

- Candidates must be comfortable wearing required personal protective equipment and following workplace safety procedures.
- Qualified applicants will be invited to an in-person interview and may be required to complete a practical skills assessment.

Apply Today!

If you have a background in toolmaking, precision machining, or tool and die making and are looking for your next prospect in Guelph, we want to hear from you!

Apply directly through this advertisement or send your resume to:
[email protected]

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Express Employment Professionals Guelph is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in full compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all applicable Temporary Help Agency regulations. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and do not require Canadian experience.

Pay: $21.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Education:

- Secondary School (required)

Experience:

- Press brake operator: 1 year (required)
- Setup: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Press Brake Operator (Fergus)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Fergus