Press Brake Operator

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 545,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. We are the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure, uniting communities through resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

This role requires strong technical aptitude, blueprint-reading expertise, experience working with sheet metal, and the ability to troubleshoot complex machine setups to ensure efficient, high-quality production.

• →Set up, calibrate, program, and operate advanced CNC sheet metal fabrication equipment (panel benders and press brakes).
• →Interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and flat-pattern layouts to execute accurate part production.
• →Monitor machine performance, make real-time adjustments to cutting/bending parameters, and troubleshoot structural or mechanical variances.
• →Conduct structural quality checks on finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and protractors to ensure strict adherence to tolerances.
• →Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery to maximize operational uptime and safety.
• →Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and floor supervisors to optimize material yields and continuous improvement targets.

• 1–5+ years of hands-on experience in CNC machine setup, operation, and troubleshooting within a precision metal fabrication environment.
• Proven proficiency in reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings, welding symbols, and blueprints.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal properties, bend allowances, and precision measuring tools (calipers, height gauges, etc.).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability regarding machine error codes or material defects.
• Commitment to strict industrial safety standards (PPE, lock-out/tag-out protocols).

• Technical certifications or vocational training in manufacturing, machining, or mechanical disciplines.
• Direct experience operating high-end automated bending cells or structural tube lasers.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing concepts or continuous improvement environments.

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, and recognize details, color-coding, and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is based in our GigaOne Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse and May require occasional onsite work in South Salt Lake R&D warehouse .
Schedule Full-Time, Hourly

Compensation $24-$34 DOE (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the  corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.