Press Brake Operator

American Alloy; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

American Alloy is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team in Green Bay, WI. The ideal candidate will excel in reading blueprints, performing precise bend operations, and ensuring parts meet tight specifications.

You will program and adjust presses, set up tooling, and collaborate with scheduling and quality teams to maintain production flow and high standards. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with press brake operation and complex bending processes.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Excellent blueprint reading and interpretation abilities.
• Ability to modify and set up custom punch and die tooling.
• Proficiency in programming press brakes, including advanced features.
• Knowledge of production scheduling and material requirements planning.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret customer orders and blueprints to ensure accurate project execution
• Review production schedules to determine required materials and resources
• Prepare and operate complex bend setups and forming operations on press brakes
• Modify and customize punch and die tools as needed for specific projects
• Program press brakes using all features, including bending at various angles, step bends, and back gauge transfers
• Ensure proper execution of bending sequences, delays, and tooling adjustments for complex projects
• Maintain safety standards and ensure equipment is operated correctly and efficiently
• Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify adherence to specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling, programming, and machine operation

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Tooling setup

Programming presses

Scheduling knowledge

Quality control

Team collaboration

Safety standards

Troubleshooting

Job description

Description

Press Brake Operator

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in mathematics and analytical skills, along with expertise in blueprint reading and interpretation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex bending and forming operations, ensuring that all projects meet precise specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret customer orders and blueprints to ensure accurate project execution


• Review production schedules to determine required materials and resources


• Prepare and operate complex bend setups and forming operations on press brakes


• Modify and customize punch and die tools as needed for specific projects


• Program press brakes using all features, including bending at various angles, step bends, and back gauge transfers


• Ensure proper execution of bending sequences, delays, and tooling adjustments for complex projects


• Maintain safety standards and ensure equipment is operated correctly and efficiently


• Perform quality checks on finished parts to verify adherence to specifications


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to tooling, programming, and machine operation

Join our innovative team where craftsmanship, precision, and continuous improvement are valued. We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development in manufacturing technology.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience with press brake operation and complex bending processes


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for precise measurements and calculations


• Excellent blueprint reading and interpretation abilities


• Ability to modify and set up custom punch and die tooling


• Proficiency in programming press brakes, including advanced features


• Knowledge of production scheduling and material requirements planning


• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards


• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills