Machine Setup Technician - 1st Shift (Metal Fabrication)

Hirebridge LLC; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirebridge LLC in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Machine Setup technician to prepare and operate metal fabricating equipment such as roll formers, brake presses, and shears.

You will read blueprints, set up dies and fixtures, adjust speeds and bend angles, monitor quality, and troubleshoot minor issues during production runs. This hands-on role requires physical stamina and teamwork to maintain production flow.

Qualifications

• Blueprints, engineering drawings, and shop orders read with accuracy.
• Ability to measure and verify dimensions.
• Capable of operating multiple metalworking machines safely.
• Physical stamina for standing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust metal fabricating machines to production requirements.
• Read blueprints to determine setup, methods, and sequence of operations.
• Select, position, and secure dies, rollers, blades, cutters, and fixtures.
• Position stops, guides, and turntables to ensure accurate material flow and dimensions.
• Adjust machine controls for speed, dimensions, bend angles, and forming pressures.
• Start machines and monitor operation, making necessary adjustments to maintain quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Measurement literacy

Tools

Roll forming equipment

Brake presses

Shears

Job description

Hirebridge LLC in Dubuque, IA is seeking a Machine Setup technician to prepare and operate metal fabricating equipment such as roll formers, brake presses, and shears.

You will read blueprints, set up dies and fixtures, adjust speeds and bend angles, monitor quality, and troubleshoot minor issues during production runs. This hands-on role requires physical stamina and teamwork to maintain production flow.