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1st Shift - Brake Press Set-Up Operator

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Staffing Support Specialists

Hartford, WI (In Person)

$46,800 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

1st Shift
  • Brake Press Set-Up Operator Staffing Support Specialists United States, Wisconsin, Hartford 120 North Main Street (Show on map) May 29, 2026
Position:
Brake Press Set-Up Operator
Location:
Hartford, WI
Shift:
1 st Shift
  • 7:00am
  • 3:30pm, M-F Pay range: $20.00
  • $25.
00 / hour
Job Summary:
The Brake Press Set-Up Operator involves preparing parts from metal using a press brake, a computer numeric controlled (CNC) piece of equipment that makes precision bends, punches, or cuts into metal.
Responsibilities:
Identify why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors Use attention to detail to ensure precision Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders to determine tooling, bend sequence, and part specifications Select, install, and align dies, punches, and tooling for each job Set up and program CNC or manual brake press controls (back gauge, tonnage, bend angles) Perform test bends and adjust setups to achieve required tolerances
Qualifications:
Experience and use of press brake equipment or within a manufacturing environment Positive work ethic Aptitude for math, problem-solving and computer skills Accurately read a tape measure and micrometer Ability to interpret and apply blue prints to make parts to customer specifications Knowledge of simple operations in windows based computer environment; preferred in JobBOSS Must be able to understand and read written instructions and or directions in work related documents Ability to handle physical workload
Stamina:
Press brake operators often work long hour doing repetitive movements.