1st Shift - Press Brake Operator

Staffing Support Specialists; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffing Support Specialists in Hartford, WI is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our team. You will set up, operate, and maintain press brake machines to bend metal sheets according to detailed specifications.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting and installing tooling, inspecting parts for quality, and using calipers, gauges, and tape measures. This on-site role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork on the 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Foundation to succeed—experienced operator or entry level and ready to develop skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job packets.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines
• Bend, shape, and form sheet metal to specifications
• Read blueprints and work orders
• Select and install tooling
• Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and tape measures
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Package and prepare finished parts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Measuring tools

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Tape measures

Job description

Position: Press Brake OperatorLocation: Hartford, WIShift: 1st, 6:00-4:30pm M-TH (4:00am and 5:00am start times are also offered)Pay: $19-28.00/hour

Summary

A Press Brake Operator sets up, operates, and maintains press brake machines to bend, shape, and form metal sheets according to specifications. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting proper tooling, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring precision and quality control. The operator must follow safety procedures, inspect finished parts, and make necessary adjustments to maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines
• Bend, shape, and form sheet metal to specifications
• Read blueprints and work orders
• Select and install tooling
• Inspect finished parts for quality and accuracy
• Use measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, and tape measures
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Package and prepare finished parts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• We’re looking for candidates who have the foundation to succeed – whether you’re an experienced operator or more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person!
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use measuring tools accurately
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and job packets.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment