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Job: Press Brake Operator Program
Press brake operators are responsible for creating parts out of blanks by bending sheet metal between a punch and die mounted on the press. This position demands an understanding of the basic components of the press brake, the mechanical properties of metals, part inspection and quality assurance, and basic print reading. Press brake operators often conduct bending operations manually and must know the proper safety practices.

Every Program Includes:
  • First-Time Skills Assessment
  • Access to All Classes Listed Below
  • Access to Administration Center

This Program Includes All These Classes:
CNC CNC
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
History and Definition of CNC 100 13 Beginner
Mechanics of CNC 110 17 Beginner
Hydraulics and Pneumatics Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Safety for Hydraulics and Pneumatics 105 17 Beginner
Intro to Hydraulic Components 120 15 Beginner
Inspection Inspection
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Basic Measurement 110 18 Beginner
Linear Instrument Characteristics 115 15 Beginner
Intro to GD&T 200 20 Intermediate
Calibration Fundamentals 210 20 Intermediate
Materials Materials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to Materials 100 19 Beginner
Structure of Metals 110 15 Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metal 120 12 Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210 16 Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220 14 Intermediate
Mechanical Systems Mechanical Systems
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Forces of Machines 110 17 Beginner
Power Transmission Components 120 17 Beginner
Press Brake Press Brake
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Press Brake Safety 100 21 Beginner
Press Brake Components 110 14 Beginner
Bending Fundamentals 120 16 Beginner
Die Bending Operations 130 14 Beginner
Operating the Press Brake 200 13 Intermediate
Press Brake Specifications 220 16 Intermediate
Quality Quality
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Quality Overview 100 16 Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110 20 Beginner
Approaches to Maintenance 120 15 Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130 18 Beginner
Total Productive Maintenance Overview 150 18 Beginner
Introduction to 5S 155 14 Beginner
Cell Design and Pull Systems 160 17 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182 13 Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184 12 Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200 19 Intermediate
SPC Overview 210 16 Intermediate
Safety Safety
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Intro to OSHA 100 18 Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110 17 Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115 14 Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120 19 Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130 17 Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135 18 Beginner
Machine Guarding 140 16 Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145 17 Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150 16 Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160 19 Beginner
Metalworking Fluid Safety 165 19 Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170 15 Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180 19 Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210 19 Intermediate
Shop Essentials Shop Essentials
Class NameLessonsDifficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100 14 Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105 22 Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115 18 Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120 12 Beginner
Blueprint Reading 130 18 Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155 18 Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165 16 Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185 16 Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200 19 Intermediate
Trig: Pythagorean Theorem 205 13 Intermediate
Shop Trig Overview 210 13 Intermediate
Trig: Sine, Cosine, and Tangent 215 17 Intermediate
Statistics 220 18 Intermediate
Interpreting Blueprints 230 16 Intermediate
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