Press Brake Operator I - Sheet Metal Precision

Cadrex; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Generous paid time off and holiday pay

401(k) with employer match up to 4%

Education support program

Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Bonus plan for all full-time employees

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Press Brake Operator I to set up and operate metal bending machines in alignment with quality and production standards. The role focuses on defect detection, documentation, and safe, efficient operation in an onsite facility.

The ideal candidate will read safety rules and blueprints, perform basic math, and uphold strict quality controls while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. High school diploma required; regular shift Monday–Thursday evenings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions.
• Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Responsibilities

• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to management or designer.
• Perform quality inspection/checks per quality documentation/control plan.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.
• Identify different types of material – Aluminum, 5000 series Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Paint Grip, Galvanneal, and Galvanized.
• Uphold site efficiency standards.
• Learn and demonstrate continuous improvement for site Safety and Quality standards and procedures.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Basic math

Safety rules

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cadrex is seeking a Press Brake Operator I to set up and operate metal bending machines in alignment with quality and production standards. The role focuses on defect detection, documentation, and safe, efficient operation in an onsite facility.

The ideal candidate will read safety rules and blueprints, perform basic math, and uphold strict quality controls while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. High school diploma required; regular shift Monday–Thursday evenings.