Press Brake Operator: Precision Metal Forming

Henny Penny; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Henny Penny in Eaton, OH seeks an Entry Press Brake Operator to safely set up and run hydraulic press brakes for production. You’ll interpret drawings, select tooling, and program basic bend operations with one- and two-bend jobs. Strong math, reading, and problem solving are required to ensure quality parts delivered on time.

As a 1,000+ employee-owned company, Henny Penny emphasizes People First values, teamwork, and continuous improvement to support legendary restaurant equipment worldwide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and measurements.
• Understanding manufacturing processes such as Kanban and JDE.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, notes, and memos.
• Basic computer skills and use of standard software.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate a Cincinnati or Amada hydraulic press brake.
• Work knowledge of tooling in the assigned department.
• Interpret Fab to Order and run parts in a timely manner.
• Write and setup programs for one- and two-bend jobs.
• Identify material types and dispose of scrap per QA guidelines.
• Use JDE for Kanban cards, tracking status and history.
• Utilize and maintain drawings, non-CAD process sheets, Fab to Order and operating instructions.
• Maintain safety procedures and a clean work environment.
• Complete all work within time requirements with excellent quality.

Skills

Press brake operation

Reading drawings

Basic math

Effective communication

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Interpreting technical documents

Team collaboration

Read/write simple instructions

Pre-employment screening compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

JDE

BOM viewer

Kanban system

Cincinnati press brake

Amada press brake

Job description

Henny Penny in Eaton, OH seeks an Entry Press Brake Operator to safely set up and run hydraulic press brakes for production. You’ll interpret drawings, select tooling, and program basic bend operations with one- and two-bend jobs. Strong math, reading, and problem solving are required to ensure quality parts delivered on time.

As a 1,000+ employee-owned company, Henny Penny emphasizes People First values, teamwork, and continuous improvement to support legendary restaurant equipment worldwide.