Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift

Lenco Armored Vehicles; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Modern facility

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles in the United States is seeking a First Shift Press Brake Operator to shape armor plate components with precision. You will set up hydraulic press brakes, select tooling, and verify parts against engineering drawings.

You should have proven experience with Trumpf press brakes, working with high-strength steel, and reading fabrication drawings. This is a stable, full-time role with overtime opportunities and a chance to contribute to mission-driven products protecting first

Qualifications

• Experience reading fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong precision measurement skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of bend allowances and material spring-back.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes to bend armor plate components.
• Select proper tooling and dies based on thickness and bend requirements.
• Verify part accuracy using calipers, protractors, and squares.
• Interpret bend sequences and dimensions from engineering drawings.
• Perform routine maintenance on press brake machinery.
• Ensure all finished parts meet strict quality control standards.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Precision measurement

Quality control

Detail orientation

Tools

Trumpf Press Brakes

Job description

About Lenco Armored Vehicles**

About Lenco Armored Vehicles**

Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide. Our work directly supports first responders operating in high-risk environments. We offer long-term stability, consistent production schedules, and a mission-driven manufacturing environment.

**Job Summary:**

The First Shift Press Brake Operator position is responsible for shaping and bending armor plate components. This role requires a high degree of precision and a deep understanding of how heavy-gauge steel behaves under pressure to ensure structural integrity and fitment to the vehicle.

**What You\'ll Do:**

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes to bend metal components
• Select proper tooling and dies based on metal thickness and bend requirements
• Verify part accuracy using calipers, protractors, and squares
• Interpret bend sequences and dimensions from complex engineering drawings
• Perform routine maintenance on press brake machinery
• Ensure all finished parts meet strict quality control standards

**What We\'re Looking For:**

• Proven experience with Trumpf Press Brakes
• Experience working with high-strength steel or armor plate
• Strong understanding of bend allowances and material spring-back
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
• High attention to detail and precision measurement skills

**Why Work at Lenco:**

• Stable, full-time manufacturing work with consistent hours
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Purpose-driven products that protect first responders and military personnel
• Modern facility with specialized equipment
• Long-term career growth within a growing U.S. manufacturer