Brake Press Operator - Night Shift

Lionshead Precision Metals; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Annual flu shots

Training and mentoring programs

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Lionshead Precision Metals is seeking a full-time Brake Press Operator in Greenwood, Indiana. This role focuses on setting up and operating brake press machines, performing quality checks, and reading blueprints.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience with brake presses and effective problem-solving abilities. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee development in a high-tech work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating a brake press.
• Experience with Trumpf air-bending preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up brake press machines to blueprint specifications.
• Perform quality checks on parts and ensure conformance to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Collaborate with team leaders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Brake press operation

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Tools

CNC machines

Calipers

Forklifts

Job description

Pay

Starting at $20.00 + 10% night shift premium

Why Lionshead?

We seek employees who understand and buy‑in to our culture, share our values, and want to improve their lives through meaningful work.

How We Accomplish This

• Lionshead is committed to putting our employees first, creating an outstanding work environment and providing generous compensation and benefits.
• Long‑term commitment – investing over $35 million in our people, products and processes to become the premier employer in Indiana.
• Innovation – leading, not following, with cutting‑edge technology and creative strategic decisions.

Schedule

• 10‑hour shift, Monday through Thursday
• Night shift: 4:30 pm – 3:00 am

Job Type

Full‑time, hourly position. Rate based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up brake press machines by selecting correct tooling and editing CNC programs to blueprint specifications.
• Problem‑solve programs as needed.
• Read complex blueprints and follow work instructions.
• Perform quality checks on parts.
• Follow basic safety operations on the brake press.
• Produce multiple quality bends on a single part efficiently.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Measure and mark work pieces using calipers, micrometer, or other gauges.
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings.
• Operate forklifts for conveying work materials.
• Collaborate with team leaders and supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk‑free work environment.
• Organize and clean equipment on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating a brake press.
• Experience with Trumpf air‑bending preferred.

Benefits

• Brand new state‑of‑the‑art facility in Greenwood.
• Lion Cub Benefit – any employee who has a baby during their employment is eligible for a $250 gift certificate.
• Annual flu shots.
• Training and mentoring programs.
• Health, dental, and vision plans available after 90 days.
• 401(k) plan available after 30 days.

Vacation Accrual

• Year 1: 120 hours (First January 1st).
• After 5‑year anniversary: 160 hours (January 1st following the anniversary).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As set forth in Lionshead Precision Metals’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.