3rd Shift Brake Press Operator — Precision Metal Forming

API Heat Transfer; Iron Ridge (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Personal time

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Incentive bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer company, is seeking a Brake Press Operator at the Iron Ridge facility in Iron Ridge, WI. You will set up and operate hydraulic and CNC brake presses to form metal components for heat exchanger assemblies, reading blueprints and ensuring parts meet specifications and schedules.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and 5 years of brake press or fabrication equipment experience; familiarity with Amada, Cincinnati, Ermaksan presses;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years brake press or fabrication equipment experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.
• High attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate brake press equipment to bend, form, and straighten metal sheets, fins, brackets, and related components used in heat exchanger assemblies.
• Select appropriate tooling, die, and machine settings based on work orders, blueprints, and material specifications.
• Perform first-piece inspections and adjust machine settings to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Use MES digital workstation to start jobs and maintain accurate production records.
• Read and interpret blueprints, process instructions, and travelers.
• Inspect parts using calipers, gauges, protractors, and other precision measurement tools.
• Document part counts, inspections, and production data accurately.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials or machine issues promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, PPE use, and machine guarding requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S standards.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance checks and communicate equipment needs.
• Collaborate with welders, laser operators, QA, and material handlers to support efficient workflow.
• Assist with material staging, movement, and inventory accuracy to meet feeder commitments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and scrap reduction.

Skills

Brake press operation

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Amada brake press

Cincinnati brake press

Ermaksan brake press

CNC programming

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

General ThermoDynamics, an API Heat Transfer company, is seeking a Brake Press Operator at the Iron Ridge facility in Iron Ridge, WI. You will set up and operate hydraulic and CNC brake presses to form metal components for heat exchanger assemblies, reading blueprints and ensuring parts meet specifications and schedules.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma and 5 years of brake press or fabrication equipment experience; familiarity with Amada, Cincinnati, Ermaksan presses;