Press Brake Operator - 2nd Shift

Lenco Armored Vehicles; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities

Long-term career growth

Modern facility with specialized equipment

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles is hiring a Second Shift Press Brake Operator in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The role involves shaping and bending armor plate components with high precision. You will operate hydraulic press brakes and ensure part accuracy through rigorous quality control standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Trumpf Press Brakes and a strong comprehension of fabrication drawings. Join a purpose-driven team that supports first responders in high-risk environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating hydraulic press brakes is required.
• Understanding of high-strength steel and its behavior under pressure is crucial.
• Must be able to interpret complex engineering drawings.

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.

Skills

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

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