Brake Press Setup Tech - 1st/2nd Shift, Precision Mfg

Monroechamber; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber in Germantown, WI is seeking a Brake Press Set Up Technician for a full-time role on 1st or 2nd shift. This position offers temp-to-hire or direct hire options and requires 5+ years of brake press setup/operation on light-gauge sheet metal, plus strong blueprint reading skills.

The candidate will set up tooling, read blueprints, perform first-article inspections, and maintain equipment with a focus on 5S and safety. Lifting 40–50 pounds and standing for full shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 issues.

Skills

Brake press set-up

Blueprint reading

Calipers/mics/protractors

CNC programming/offsets

Lifting 40–50 lbs

Amada/Trumpf/Bystronic

bend allowance/K-factor

Tools

Amada/Trumpf/Bystronic tooling

Job description

Monroechamber in Germantown, WI is seeking a Brake Press Set Up Technician for a full-time role on 1st or 2nd shift. This position offers temp-to-hire or direct hire options and requires 5+ years of brake press setup/operation on light-gauge sheet metal, plus strong blueprint reading skills.

The candidate will set up tooling, read blueprints, perform first-article inspections, and maintain equipment with a focus on 5S and safety. Lifting 40–50 pounds and standing for full shifts are expected.