Press Brake Operator 1st Shift

Lake Air Metals; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Full benefits package

Paid time off/ holidays

Gym reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products in Little Chute, WI is seeking a 1st shift Press Brake Operator to operate multiple brake presses and related equipment. The role requires at least 5 years of press brake experience and strong knowledge of bend allowances, tooling, and setup procedures.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and full benefits, with opportunities for growth in a fast‑growing company that values teamwork, integrity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of Press Brake experience.
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission.
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternating sitting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications. (Amada, Cincinnati, or LVD press brake machines)
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling.
• Roll forming and bump forming.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, and dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Quickly and efficiently completing jobs with very few rejects.

Skills

People skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Amada press brake

Cincinnati press brake tooling

LVD press brake machines

Job description

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Press Brake Operator 1st Shift

Full Time Direct Little Chute, WI, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing company that is proud to live by our Core Values, Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and the Right People-Best Teams.

We are currently looking for a1st shift Press Brake Operator to join our Little Chute, WI location.

Lake Air Products Offers

A competitive wage

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, STD, LTD, and 401K with employer match)

Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications. (Amada, Cincinnati, or LVD press brake machines)
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling.
• Roll forming and bump forming.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, and dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Quickly and efficiently completing jobs with very few rejects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• 5 years of Press Brake experience
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Bend and lift, loading and unloading workpieces into the machine, and move from one workstation to another, alternately sitting and standing

Please note that if this position is located in our Roseville, MN facility, it may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.

*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.