Brake Press Setup Operator — $22-28/hr + Benefits

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear Plan

Life Insurance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Brake Press Set-Up Operator for a Somerset, NJ fabrication shop. Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with multiple shifts available, and a starting compensation of $22–$28 per hour based on experience.

You will set up and operate Brake Presses, select punches and dies, read blueprints, and run prototypes and production parts. Candidates should have 3+ years in manufacturing and 5+ years on Cincinnati or Amada brakes, with strong attention

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience operating Cincinnati and Amada Press Brakes or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read blueprints and measure part, understand metallurgy
• Ability to use precision tools like calipers, micrometers, height gauges.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, completing work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-orientated
• Experience in safety procedures including proper use of emergency stops and machine guards
• Energetic and eager to learn.
• Dependable
• Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) a PLUS
• Previous experience in metal shop production a PLUS

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Brake Press
• Choose and install the correct punch and die
• Review technical drawings, blueprints and job order to determine exact material specifications and bending process
• Set up and run prototypes and production parts independently
• Conduct test bends, measure parts using precision tools, adjust machine settings until the first piece meets quality standards
• Inspect parts for quality and conformance to blueprint specifications
• Monitor the machine during operation for malfunctions, perform routine cleaning
• Maintains work area
• Loads and unloads metal blanks.
• May perform other related duties or work at a different workstation as production needs require.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Team orientation

Attention to detail

Safety procedures awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cincinnati Press Brake

Amada Press Brake

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Brake Press Set-Up Operator for a Somerset, NJ fabrication shop. Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm, with multiple shifts available, and a starting compensation of $22–$28 per hour based on experience.

You will set up and operate Brake Presses, select punches and dies, read blueprints, and run prototypes and production parts. Candidates should have 3+ years in manufacturing and 5+ years on Cincinnati or Amada brakes, with strong attention