CNC Press Brake & Fabrication Specialist

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin seeks a skilled laborer to operate heavy fabricating machines and perform setup to production. You will read blueprints, program CNC controls, and ensure accuracy and quality on a waterfront shipbuilding site.

The role requires working with press brakes, bending, forming, and maintaining safety practices while supporting a high-output crew at our 63-acre facility. Experience with heavy equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Machine Operator and ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of production procedures and tooling.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machine.
• Run bend and forming operations using punches.
• Input information into CNC controller and program for new parts.
• Set ram and back gauge per process instructions.
• Make precise measurements with micrometers and calipers.
• Read drawings and blueprints to determine setup and sequence.
• Maintain safety, quality, and accurate paperwork.

Skills

Machine operation

Blueprint reading

Production procedures

Heavy equipment handling

Job description

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Wisconsin seeks a skilled laborer to operate heavy fabricating machines and perform setup to production. You will read blueprints, program CNC controls, and ensure accuracy and quality on a waterfront shipbuilding site.

The role requires working with press brakes, bending, forming, and maintaining safety practices while supporting a high-output crew at our 63-acre facility. Experience with heavy equipment is essential.