Brake Press Operator 1

Steel Craft Corp; Town of Hartford, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel Craft Corp in Hartford, WI is seeking a Brake Press Operator with at least 1 year of brake press experience to produce metal components according to blueprints. You will read schematics, measure parts with calipers and micrometers, and work with a team to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards.

We are an established metal fabrication facility committed to precision, safety, and on-time delivery, with opportunities for skill growth and operator-certified

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year brake press experience.
• Math ability including decimals and fractions.
• Measurement skills: tape measure, protractor, height gauge, caliper.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read forming blueprints.
• Familiar with work instructions and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate brake press machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal components.
• Read blueprints and work orders to set machine parameters.
• Inspect parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure quality.
• Maintain clean, safe workspace and use PPE as required.
• Log job information into ERP and complete quality paperwork.
• Coordinate with team to transport finished parts and meet deadlines.
• Perform routine maintenance and report machine malfunctions.

Skills

Math skills

Measurement skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cincinnati brake presses

Job description

# Brake Press Operator 1Hartford - HARTFORD, WI 53027## OverviewLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftWeekend Shift## DescriptionThe **Brake Press Operator** is responsible for operating brake press machines to bend, shape, and fabricate metal components according to specifications. This role requires a keen eye for detail, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a metal fabrication environment. This position will have experience with blueprints, precision measuring tools, and CNC or manual brake press equipment.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**• Operates brake press machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal components. • Produces simple to medium level of complexity of parts. • Coordinates with team on transporting finished parts. • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and work orders to determine machine settings and part specifications. • Inspect parts using measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges to maintain quality control. • Perform rework tasks as needed. • Maintain a clean and safe workspace by following safety procedures and using proper protective equipment. • Work closely with supervisors and team members to optimize production efficiency and meet deadlines. • Perform routine maintenance and report machine malfunctions or maintenance needs. • Follow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards. • Accurately log job information into ERP computer system. • Accurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork. • Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.**Competencies**• Communication • Attention to Detail • Collaboration & Teamwork • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications**Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience and/or Training: • Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in brake press operations. • Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions) • Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper) • Must possess mechanical aptitude • Must possess basic ability in reading forming blueprints. • Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications**Preferred Qualifications**Education: N/A Experience and/or Training: • Prior experience with Cincinnati brake presses**Physical and Mental Demands**• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls. • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas. • Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level. • Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. • The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently. • Travel: Not Applicable*The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.***Working Environment**Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.*