3rd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc is seeking a 3rd Shift Brake Press Operator in Mayville, WI. You will set up and operate hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes, selecting tooling and positioning workpieces per schedules to meet time and quality targets.

You will safely operate a forklift, assist with other tasks as needed, and help maintain safety and quality standards in a just-in-time fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to learn precision tools.
• Basic shop math and ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work with metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• 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.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Make routine decisions and resolve basic manufacturing issues with guidance.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions according to product specifications.
• Read work orders or production schedules and determine specs.
• Install and align punches, dies and fixtures using gauges and hand tools.
• Position, align and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops.
• Set stops, change dies, and adjust components for multiple passes.
• Plan sequences of operations with knowledge of materials.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables using hoists or cranes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Shop math

Precision measurement

Forklift operation

Multi-tasking

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

3rd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

Job ID: 2026-4889

# of Openings: 2

Job Locations: US-WI-Mayville

Category: Manufacturing

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

Reporting to the Brake Press Manager this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada 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

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• 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
• 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.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

Equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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