Bending Press Operator – Ministry of Defense, Saudi Arabia

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Bending Press Operator to work on press brake machines for the Ministry of Defense in Saudi Arabia. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC or manual press equipment to produce precision‑bent metal components.

Key responsibilities

• Select, install, and adjust dies, tooling, and gauges according to job specifications.
• Read technical drawings, CAD files and work orders to determine bending angles, dimensions and tolerances.
• Run CNC or manual press brakes, adjusting tonnage, ram depth and speed in real time to achieve accurate bends.
• Measure finished parts with calipers, micrometers and protractors to verify compliance with engineering drawings.
• Perform routine lubrication, cleaning and minor repairs; troubleshoot machine malfunctions.
• Follow OSHA and facility safety protocols, wearing required PPE and handling heavy metal sheets safely.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience operating press brake machines.
• Relevant technical education or training in manufacturing engineering or a related field.

Required skills

• CNC operation
• Machine operation
• Manufacturing engineering
• Machine tools
• Machining
• CNC machine
• Mechanical skills
• Machinery inspection