1st Shift Brake Press / Laser Operator

QuikCut LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

QuikCut LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Brake Press Operator to form sheet metal using a brake press, following blueprints and specifications. You will read drawings, measure layouts, and program the machine to match designs, while inspecting parts for quality and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Candidates must be able to lift 25–90 pounds and stand for extended periods. This full-time role offers hands-on production experience in a metal fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and drawings from designers and engineers.
• Read and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Program the brake press to fit the design.
• Measure final products for dimensional accuracy.
• Inspect parts for quality and conformance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and log it.
• Stand for long periods; lift 25–90 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings from designers and engineers.
• Read and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Program the brake press to fit the design.
• Measure final products to ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Restock materials and organize completed parts.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine and log it.
• Operate brake press to form sheet metal or plates.
• Inspect finished parts for quality and compliance with specs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Physical requirements: stand for long periods, lift 25–90 pounds.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement reading

Machine programming

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Brake press machine

Job description

Description

Primary Responsibility:

To work alongside the brake press team at QuikCut; forming on a wide variety of products. Brake press operators must be able to shape, bend and manipulate sheets of steel, aluminum and stainless-steel plates. All brake press operators must meet high expectations and standards set by QuikCut, and providing quality work while completing forming projects in an efficient amount of time.

Major Responsibilities

• Be able to efficiently read blueprints and drawings from designers and engineers.
• Be able to read and take measurements to plan layout and procedures.
• Program your machine to fit the design.
• Measure the final product to ensure uniformity according to the blueprint.
• Restock materials needing to be formed, or stack completed materials in the appropriate area.
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine and log it.
• Operates a brake press to manufacture tools, equipment and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specification.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Physical Requirements: prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 25 — 90 pounds at a time.

Additional Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Relationships

• Supervised by: Fab Shop Success Manager