Press Brake Operator Denmark, WI | $20-$28/hour | 1st

Shift:

6:00 AM-3:00 PM M-Th; 6:00 AM-12:00 PM Fri | Contract to Hire About the Role This hands-on metal fabrication role safely sets up and operates equipment used to drill, grind, sand, tap, cut, perform PEM operations, bend, or straighten metal for manufacturing needs. You will work from work orders, production schedules, and blueprints; install punches, dies, and fixtures; and monitor machine operation to produce accurate parts. Quality is a major part of the job. You will perform first-piece inspections, measure completed work with micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or tape measures, make machine adjustments as needed, and support preventative maintenance and material handling when required. Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend machines used to bend or straighten metal material
• Read work orders, production schedules, and blueprints to determine materials, bend lines, dimensions, and tolerances
• Install, align, and lock punches, dies, and other fixtures using gauges, shims, and hand tools
• Position, align, and secure workpieces, guides, stops, holding blocks, and fixtures for accurate forming
• Start and monitor machines, record operational data, and make adjustments based on product specifications
• Test and adjust machine speeds, actions, and press ram strokes using gauges and hand tools
• Perform first-piece inspections, examine parts for defects, and verify completed work with micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or tape measures
• Plan operation sequences using knowledge of workpiece material properties and production requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines when necessary
• Operate a forklift, crane, or hoist when necessary and grind burrs or sharp edges as assigned Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• No prior experience is required; ability to participate in training and apply new learning on the job
• Strong safety awareness with the ability to perform work accurately and pay close attention to detail
• Dependable, organized, and accountable approach with sound judgment and problem-solving ability
• Ability to listen actively and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to work the 1st shift schedule: 6:00 AM-3:00 PM Monday-Thursday and 6:00 AM-12:00 PM Friday Preferred Qualifications
• At least one year of manufacturing experience, with press brake experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Experience using calipers and gauges and the ability to read a tape measure
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficient math skills, specifically geometry and fraction conversion

Pay:

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 - 50.0 per week

Work Location:

In person