Brake Press Operator – 1st Shift, Fabrication

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Beaver Dam, WI. The role focuses on daily setup and operation of press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Reports to the department manager and may assist others as needed.

Shift is 1st, 5:00 am–2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with mandatory Saturdays 5:00 am–10:00 am. Candidates should have strong metal forming skills and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to learn precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic or punch presses for routine work.
• Select tooling and install fixtures with assistance as needed.
• Load and correctly set up tools and materials.
• Meet work and quality standards and document output.
• Report production and quality issues and maintain logs.
• Support maintenance and participate in operator-level preventive tasks.
• Test and adjust machine speeds per specifications using gauges.
• Position workpieces and fixtures accurately on beds or dies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Metal press forming

Basic fabrication

Dimensional measurement

Shop math

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Beaver Dam, WI. The role focuses on daily setup and operation of press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Reports to the department manager and may assist others as needed.

Shift is 1st, 5:00 am–2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with mandatory Saturdays 5:00 am–10:00 am. Candidates should have strong metal forming skills and the ability to read blueprints.