Brake Press Technician: Blueprint-Driven Forming (1st Shift)

Kelly Services; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services is partnering with an established manufacturer in Hartland, WI to hire an experienced Brake Press Operator. The role requires hands-on brake press experience, blueprint reading, and the ability to set up and program equipment.

The position offers 1st shift work in Hartland with pay ranging from $21–$27 per hour based on experience. You will read blueprints, program, and operate brake press machinery to form production parts per specifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of brake press or related fabrication experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to independently set up and operate brake press equipment.
• Experience programming brake press machines.
• Strong blueprint-reading skills.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and routings.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Ability to perform metric conversions.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with Safan brake press equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and production routings.
• Set up, program, and operate brake press equipment.
• Accurately position and orient workpieces in the machine.
• Form and bend parts according to required specifications.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify part dimensions and quality.
• Make machine and setup adjustments as needed.
• Perform basic shop math and metric conversions.
• Work with a variety of materials and production requirements.
• Follow established quality and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report quality, equipment, or production concerns as needed.

Skills

Brake press experience

Blueprint reading

Brake press programming

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Safan brake press

Job description

Kelly Services is partnering with an established manufacturer in Hartland, WI to hire an experienced Brake Press Operator. The role requires hands-on brake press experience, blueprint reading, and the ability to set up and program equipment.

The position offers 1st shift work in Hartland with pay ranging from $21–$27 per hour based on experience. You will read blueprints, program, and operate brake press machinery to form production parts per specifications.