Press Brake Operator - 1st Shift, $25-$38/hr, Wisconsin

QPS Employment Group; Town of Bristol (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a southeastern Wisconsin facility. The role reports to the shop floor and involves setup, operation and monitoring of brake presses to form metal components.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, use calipers, perform basic measurements, and troubleshoot issues. The position offers first shift hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a pay range of $25.00-$38.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for an 8–10 hour shift.
• Ability to read blueprints and job orders.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good math skills and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines to bend, form, notch, punch, or straighten sheet metal or steel plate.
• Remove completed materials or products from the machine.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces using precision measuring instruments.
• Examine finished work pieces for defects and sort defective pieces.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and actions using gauges.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling or cleaning machines and adding coolant.
• Operate material handling equipment including overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caliper use

Problem solving

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Tools

Calipers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a southeastern Wisconsin facility. The role reports to the shop floor and involves setup, operation and monitoring of brake presses to form metal components.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, use calipers, perform basic measurements, and troubleshoot issues. The position offers first shift hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a pay range of $25.00-$38.00 per hour.