3rd Shift Panel Bender Operator — Growth & Benefits

Dane Manufacturing Company; Waunakee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered lunches

Full benefits package

Paid ESL classes

Team environment

Learn and grow

Safety-focused PPE training

Job summary

Dane Manufacturing Company is seeking a Forming Operator to join our Waunakee, WI manufacturing team. You will operate a panel bending machine to form precision sheet metal components and adjust settings to keep production running smoothly.

This role emphasizes hands-on machine operation, problem-solving, and accurate part production, with opportunities to learn CNC-related processes and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal forming is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and work orders.
• Familiarity with precision measuring tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate panel bending equipment to produce sheet metal parts.
• Read and follow blueprints, work orders, and job instructions.
• Adjust machine settings, tooling, and programs to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Inspect finished parts using calipers, gauges, and other precision tools.
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and process issues.
• Record production, downtime, and quality information.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

CNC experience

Panel benders

Job description

Dane Manufacturing Company is seeking a Forming Operator to join our Waunakee, WI manufacturing team. You will operate a panel bending machine to form precision sheet metal components and adjust settings to keep production running smoothly.

This role emphasizes hands-on machine operation, problem-solving, and accurate part production, with opportunities to learn CNC-related processes and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.