Brake Press Operator, 2nd Shift; 's
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Assembly, Machine Operator
Building the people that build the world.
With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.
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How You Will Make An Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact.
As a Brake Press Operator
, you will manufacture precision metal components used in industrial air movement equipment. Safely set up and operate manual hydraulic and mechanical press brakes to bend, form, and fabricate sheet metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications. Working as part of a collaborative manufacturing team, you will produce quality parts that meet engineering specifications while supporting safety, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This is a cross-functional manufacturing position with opportunities to develop skills operating additional fabrication equipment including rolls, punches, saws, forming equipment, and other metal fabrication machinery.
This position is primarily on 2nd Shift and requires initial training on 1st Shift. What You Can Expect In This Role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
Safety- Safely set up and operate press brake equipment following company procedures and safety standards.
- Perform pre-operation equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area following 5S principles.
- Safely use required PPE and follow all plant safety policies.
- Support a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
- Set up and operate manual press brake equipment, including selecting and installing the appropriate punches and dies.
- Calculate bend allowances, bend sequences, and tooling requirements to produce parts within specification.
- Perform manual back gauge adjustments and machine setup for various material types and thicknesses.
- Verify first-piece quality and make manual machine adjustments as needed throughout production runs.
- Produce both short-run and high-volume parts while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, routing sheets, and production schedules.
- Verify material type, thickness, and dimensions before production.
- Operate fabrication equipment efficiently to meet production goals and customer delivery commitments.
- Use grinders and hand tools to remove burrs and prepare finished parts.
- Communicate production issues that could impact schedules or quality.
- Inspect finished parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, angle gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
- Verify dimensions, bend angles, and tolerances meet print specifications.
- Complete required production documentation accurately.
- Identify defects and take corrective action before parts move to the next operation.
- Maintain high quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.
- Collaborate with supervisors, welders, material handlers, and other production team members.
- Crosstrain on other fabrication equipment as business needs require.
- Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
- Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and a positive attitude.
- Aid other departments when needed to support customer commitments.
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
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