Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift

Lenco Armored Vehicles; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Stable full-time employment

Modern facility

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles is seeking a Second Shift Press Brake Operator in Massachusetts to shape armor plate components with precision and expertise. You will set up hydraulic press brakes, select tooling, and verify accuracy to ensure tight fitment of armor parts on our vehicles.

The role emphasizes reading complex engineering drawings, maintaining tooling, and upholding strict quality standards in a modern facility that supports first responders and military applications.

Qualifications

• Experience with Trumpf press brakes.
• Experience with high-strength steel or armor plate.
• Knowledge of bend allowances and material spring-back.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Strong attention to detail and precision measurement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fabrication drawings interpretation

Precision measurement

Attention to detail

Quality control

Tools

Trumpf Press Brakes

Calipers

Protractors

Squares

Job description

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 Second 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