Press Brake Programmer & Operator – Entry Level

Henny Penny; Eaton (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Henny Penny in Eaton, OH is hiring an Entry Press Brake Operator to set up tooling, program and operate Cincinnati or Amada hydraulic press brakes for production. You will read drawings, select tooling, and ensure parts are produced to spec.

Candidates should have 1-3 years press brake experience, basic math, and familiarity with Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a People First culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of press brake operating experience.
• Read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Understand manufacturing processes such as Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer, etc.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate a Cincinnati or Amada hydraulic press brake.
• Work knowledge of tooling in department assigned.
• Interpret the 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 scrap as set by QA.
• Use JDE functions like Kanban cards and history.
• Maintain Drawings, Non-Cad Process Sheets, Fab to Order and Operating Instructions.
• Maintain safety and a clean work environment.
• Complete work within expected time with excellent quality.
• Model team behaviors and Henny Penny core values.

Skills

Press brake operation

Reading drawings

Basic math

Kanban

JDE ERP

BOM Viewer

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Cincinnati press brake

Amada hydraulic press brake

JDE ERP

BOM Viewer

Job description

Henny Penny in Eaton, OH is hiring an Entry Press Brake Operator to set up tooling, program and operate Cincinnati or Amada hydraulic press brakes for production. You will read drawings, select tooling, and ensure parts are produced to spec.

Candidates should have 1-3 years press brake experience, basic math, and familiarity with Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer. This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a People First culture.