Brake Press Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift; West Bend
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Brake Press Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift (West Bend)
Job Location s
US-WI-West Bend
Job
# of Openings4
Category Manufacturing
Type Regular Full-Time
OverviewReporting to the Brake Press Supervisor this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. The Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.
Responsibilities- Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
- Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
- Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
- Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.
- Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
- Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
- Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
- Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
- Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
- Other duties as assigned.
Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch press for routine established work.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
- Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
- Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
- Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
- Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
- Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
- Ability to use a forklift.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
- Work in an efficient and timely manner
- Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
- A High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a manaufacturing environment is strongly desired.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of fabrication, hydralic oress and/or punch operations including basic setup is desired.
Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity
Employer:
Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
PM17
Job ExpectationsPhysical Demands
Physical Activity:
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Regularly
Average lbs.
Lift/Carry
X25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally
Push/Pull
X25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally
Reach Overhead
XComments:
Magnet assist for lifting.
Climb
XSquat/Bend/Kneel
XSit
XStand
XWalk/Move About
X
Occasional: 1-2 hrs./shift Frequently 2-5 hrs./shift Regularly 5-8 hrs./shif
Equipment Operated:
Various hand tools, grinders, Dyanfile, sanding, overhead crane, measurement devices.
Personal Protective Equipment Required as Outlined per Company Safety (PPE)
Requirements:
No Yes (Steel toe/metatarsal required)
Hearing Protection Eye Protection Safety Shoes Other:
Gloves
Work Environment
Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
- Other
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