Precision Hydraulic Brake Press Operator

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator to join a just-in-time fabrication shop. The role involves daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC press brakes with occasional helper duties on key work or other machines.

You will load, align, and secure tooling, read work orders, and ensure quality and safety throughout production. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, basic blueprint reading, shop math, and experience with measuring

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Overhead crane experience is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or respond to change.
• Work efficiently and on time; multi-task as required.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some supervision.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, or fixtures in machines.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components.
• Plan sequences of operations considering material properties.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables using hoists or cranes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Blueprints

Shop math

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Forklift

Multi-tasking

Safety

Tools

Gauges

Templates

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Job description

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator to join a just-in-time fabrication shop. The role involves daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC press brakes with occasional helper duties on key work or other machines.

You will load, align, and secure tooling, read work orders, and ensure quality and safety throughout production. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, basic blueprint reading, shop math, and experience with measuring