CNC Press Brake Setup & Programming Specialist

Jensen Metal Products, Inc.; Racine, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays and PTO

PPE Allowance

Weekly Pay

Profit Sharing

Training and Development

Team Events

Employee Recognition

Job summary

Jensen Metal Products, Inc. in Racine, WI seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Setup & Programmer to independently program, set up, and operate CNC press brakes for high‑quality sheet metal parts per customer specifications.

The ideal candidate reads blueprints, determines bend sequences, selects tooling, and performs complete machine setups with an emphasis on first‑piece and in‑process inspections to ensure quality and production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience programming, setting up, and operating CNC press brakes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong sheet metal fabrication background with the ability to form a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to independently perform complete machine setups with minimal supervision.
• Experience determining tooling requirements and bend sequences from engineering drawings.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of press brake tooling, setup techniques, and preventative maintenance.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Strong math skills, including fractions, decimals, and metric conversions.
• Ability to identify and resolve quality and production issues.
• Experience with Amada® and/or Safan Darley® press brakes is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program, set up, and operate CNC press brake equipment to produce precision sheet metal components
• Interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and specifications to determine tooling, bend sequences, and machine setup requirements
• Select, install, and align tooling to ensure efficient production and dimensional accuracy
• Perform first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspections using precision measuring instruments
• Verify part dimensions and quality standards while maintaining required production rates
• Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and forming issues to minimize downtime and scrap
• Perform routine machine maintenance and daily equipment inspections
• Accurately record production and quality information as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, and leadership teams to meet customer and production requirements
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Press brake setup

Metrology

Tooling selection

Quality inspection

Tools

Amada® press brakes

Safan Darley® press brakes

Job description

Jensen Metal Products, Inc. in Racine, WI seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Setup & Programmer to independently program, set up, and operate CNC press brakes for high‑quality sheet metal parts per customer specifications.

The ideal candidate reads blueprints, determines bend sequences, selects tooling, and performs complete machine setups with an emphasis on first‑piece and in‑process inspections to ensure quality and production targets.