Press Brake Operator Day

Triton Metal Products; Island Park (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Bonuses

Weekly pay

HSA and FSA opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Personal time

Job summary

Triton Metal Products, Hamilton, IN, is seeking a detail-driven Press Brake Operator for the day shift (6 am–4 pm) to form precision metal components. You will install and align punches and dies, adjust speeds, and verify dimensions against blueprints, ensuring on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of manufacturing experience, read engineering drawings, and operate precision tools like calipers and micrometers.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read a tape measure and perform simple math.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn precision work.
• Basic understanding of tools or mechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and lock punches, dies, cutting blades in machine fixtures using gauges and tools.
• Operate, position, align, or secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or dies to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten metal.
• Adjust machine speeds, forces, and back gauges according to product specifications and use CNC controls for adjustments.
• Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Examine workpieces for defects and sort defective pieces accordingly.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and record operational data.
• Read work orders and prints to determine materials, bend lines, orientation, and tolerances.
• Work steadily within production schedules to achieve on-time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Attention to detail

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Angle finders

Height gauges

Job description

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Press Brake Operator Day

TRITON METAL PRODUCTS INC., Hamilton, IN, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3038

Salary Range: $19.50 To $22.50 Hourly

Press Brake Operator- Day 6 am - 4 pm

Company Overview:Triton Metal Products, a distinguished leader in the metal fabrication industry, is renowned for crafting precision metal components and structures. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we take pride in delivering custom-made solutions that consistently exceed our clients' expectations. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a detail-driven, consistent and reliable, and quality-focused individual to join our team.

Full Job Description:

• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Operate, position, align, or secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend or straighten metal.
• Adjust machine speeds, forces, and back gauges according to product specifications, and use gauges and CNC controls to make adjustments.
• Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
• Examine completed workpieces for defects such as cracked edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces according to the types of flaws.
• Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
• Read work orders, production schedules, and prints to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of bend lines, the orientation of the part before bending, and dimensions and tolerances.
• Work steadily and efficiently within established workflows and production schedules to achieve OTD.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience, but not limited to
• Understanding of material characteristics (steel, aluminum, stainless)
• Ability to reach and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings
• Experience producing high-precision parts for manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly
• Skilled use of precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, angle finders, height gauges)

Required Qualifications:

• Basic ability to read a tape measure and perform simple math
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn precision work
• Basic understanding of tools or mechanical processes (personal or hobby use is helpful)
• Ability to adhere to all machine and operator safety guidelines
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for most of the shift
• Strong attention to detail and steady, methodical work style
• Must be willing and able to perform any job assignment as production levels shift and job priorities change
• Performance & Attendance Bonuses
• Long and Short-Term disability coverage
• Critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity
• HSA and FSA opportunities
• 401(k) with company match after 60 days
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Personal Time
• Weekly Pay

Wages:

• $18.00- $21.00
• Plus, a shift premium for the Night Shift is $1.00
• You will have an opportunity to earn an additional $1.50 an hour

If you have any questions or issues, please call 260-488-1800.