Press Brake Operator

Hennig Inc; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig Inc in Loves Park, IL is seeking a skilled Bender/Press Brake Operator to set up and run bending machinery. You will change tooling, upload jobs into the machine interface, and perform first piece inspection and basic troubleshooting.

Candidates should read computerized blueprints, measure with micrometers/calipers, and perform precise forming and bending on galvanized, steel, aluminum, and stainless. Applicants must lift up to 50 lbs and pass pre-employment screens.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for duration of shift.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
• Forklift experience is a plus; maintain a clean and safe workspace.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate bending machines and adjust tooling as needed.
• Upload jobs into the machine interface and run programs.
• Perform first piece inspection and basic troubleshooting.
• Read computerized blueprints/drawings and execute forming tasks.
• Use measuring tools to verify tolerances and ensure quality.
• Maintain safe, clean workstation and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Machine setup

Machine operation

Tooling changes

Blueprint reading

First piece inspection

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Measuring tools

Forming/bending

Computer interfacing

Math skills

Tools

Forklift

Overhead cranes

Job description

Description

• Responsible for both machine set up and operation of Bending Machine
• Changing tooling, computer skills, uploading jobs into machine interface, first piece inspection, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance
• Ability to read computerized blueprints and drawings
• Ability to perform precision forming, bending and folding
• Ability to use and read measuring equipment such as micrometers, calipers, protractor, and tape measure
• Must be able to add and subtract
• Able to bend on a variety of metals, galvanized, Steel, Aluminum and Stainless

Requirements

• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• At least 1 year's experience as a Bender/Press Brake Operator
• Ability to stand for duration of shift
• Experience operating Forklift and Overhead Cranes a plus.
• Must keep a clean and safe working station
• Must be willing to submit and pass pre-employment drug screening and background check