Brake Press Set Up

Monroechamber; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Germantown, WI is seeking a Brake Press Set Up Technician for 1st or 2nd shift. This full-time role offers temp-to-hire or direct hire opportunities and pays $27.00 per hour.

You will set up and operate a brake press on light-gauge materials to blueprint specs, prepare tooling, read blueprints, and perform first-article and in-process inspections. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of brake press setup experience, be able to lift 40–50 lbs, and be proficient with calipers,

Qualifications

• 5+ years brake press set-up and operation on light-gauge sheet metal.
• Read blueprints and use calipers/mics/protractors for tolerances.
• Able to lift 40-50 pounds; read and interpret prints.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a brake press to blueprint specs.
• Set up tooling, back gauges, and programming offsets.
• Read/interpret blueprints and hold tight tolerances.
• Perform first-article and in-process inspections, report issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

CNC offsets basics

Physical strength

Tools

Amada press brake

Trumpf press brake

Bystronic press brake

Job description

Position Title: Brake Press Set UpWage: $27.00/hourShift: 1st or 2ndWe’re hiring for a Brake Press Set Up Technician in Germantown, WI. This is a full-time (temp-to-hire or direct hire) opportunity on 1st or 2nd shift.Brake Press Set Up Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Set up and operate a brake press on light-gauge materials to blueprint specs- Set up tooling, back gauges, and programming offsets- Read/interpret blueprints; hold tight tolerances- Perform first-article/in-process inspections and adjust as needed- Maintain equipment, 5S, and safety compliance- Document production and report issuesBrake Press Set Up Requirements:- 5+ years of brake press set-up and operation (light-gauge sheet metal)- Strong blueprint reading; proficient with calipers/mics/protractors- Basic CNC press brake programming/offsets preferred- Able to lift 40-50 pounds; stand for full shift- Preferred experience with Amada/Trumpf/Bystronic- Preferred knowledge of bend allowance/K-factor; aluminum/stainless formingIND159QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.