2nd Shift Press Brake Operator
Listed on 2026-06-07
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Metko, Inc., a local leader and family-owned business in the custom metal and tank fabrication industry is seeking to directly hire a full-time CNC Press Brake (Brake Press) Operator for a 2nd shift opening in its New Holstein, WI, facility.
2nd shift hours are from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM Monday through Friday. Please note - training for the positions could tentatively take place during 1st shift hours (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday) or 2nd shift hours (2:30 PM through 10:30 PM Monday through Friday).
PLEASE NOTE:
WE DO PREFER PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A PRESS BRAKE (BRAKE PRESS) OPERATOR AND/OR EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER TYPES OF CNC MACHINERY.
ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A PROVEN WORK ATTENDANCE RECORD, BE MECHANICALLY-INCLINED AND POSSESS GOOD PHYSICAL/MANUAL DEXTERITY.
Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:- Operation of CNC Press Brake machinery
- Produce quality metal fabricated parts to print using allotted times and standards
- Conduct basic quality inspections of material
- Use precision measuring equipment for quality assurance of parts (calipers, micrometers and/or tape measures)
- Follow instructions on work orders
- Keep work area neat and organized
- Complete documentation as required
- 1+ year of previous Press Brake (Brake Press) Operator experience is preferred but not required
- Previous experience with any type of CNC machinery is preferred but not required
- Previous experience with sheet metal is also preferred but not required
- Ability to work in a faster-paced setting
- Reliable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and adept communication skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and blueprint drawings
- Mechanically-inclined and production-oriented
- Ability to read manufacturing blueprints or the ability to learn how to read manufacturing blueprints
- Computer literacy is required
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Basic math skills
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