Bending Machine Operator I – Entry Level/Trainee - Night Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking an entry-level Bending Machine Operator I for night shift. You will learn basic bending operations, read drawings, and support production teams.

This full-time role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you gain hands-on experience with tooling and inspection while working under supervision. The position offers growth opportunities within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience operating press brakes or similar bending equipment.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality parts.

Responsibilities

• Access engineering drawings, models, and production information using basic computer systems.
• Inspect parts with metric and imperial instruments and verify dimensions.
• Compare bent parts to drawings and ensure tolerances are met.
• Document fabrication and production tracking accurately.
• Load and operate one bending machine type per product and material requirements.
• Read fabrication drawings for wall, roof, door, base parts and other components.
• Operate one bending machine independently and troubleshoot routine issues.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity with continuous improvement.
• Use power and hand tools and demonstrate safe forklift/crane operation.
• Follow all procedures, policies, and work instructions for the bending work center.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Learn new equipment

Troubleshooting

Quality-focused

Flexibility across production areas

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Bending Machine Operator I – Entry Level/Trainee - Night Shift
Machesney Park, IL

Full-time

Description

The Bending Machine Operator I is an entry-level position responsible for learning basic bending machine operations, workplace safety requirements, production processes, and company procedures. This role works under direct supervision while developing foundational skills for independent machine operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize basic computer systems to access engineering drawings, models, manufacturing documents, and production information.
• Use both metric and imperial measuring instruments accurately to inspect parts and verify dimensions.
• Verify completed bent parts against engineering drawings and ensure compliance with specified tolerances.
• Complete fabrication and production tracking documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Load and operate one designated bending machine type according to product and material requirements.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings for small components including wall parts, roof parts, door components, loose base parts, corners, and miscellaneous fabricated items.
• Operate one designated bending machine independently and perform basic troubleshooting of routine production issues.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Operate power and/or hand tools.
• Demonstrate safe operation and proper use of forklift and crane.
• Follow all applicable procedures, policies, work instructions, and quality requirements associated with the bending work center.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment operating press brakes or similar bending equipment required
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Perform mechanical equipment troubleshooting according to inspection procedures.
• Maintain high-quality output and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)