Press Brake Team Member

MPE-Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays and vacation from 1

Job summary

MPE, Inc. in Milwaukee is seeking a Press Brake Team Member to set up and run CNC press brakes, forming steel components to required specs. This full-time role on the second shift offers growth into setup and programming while emphasizing safety and teamwork.

We value precision, reliability, and strong teamwork; candidates should have basic manufacturing experience and the ability to read drawings. Medical, dental, vision coverage are available, plus 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ months of press brake or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand standard and metric dimensions.
• Knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and height gauges.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Form a variety of steel components using CNC press brakes.
• Perform full setup and operation of one type of press brake.
• Read mechanical drawings, including standard and metric dimensions.
• Use measuring tools to check parts for quality.
• Flex into other fabrication areas as needed.
• Follow all safety requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Read mechanical drawings

Basic machining knowledge

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Height gauges

Forklift

Job description

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Press Brake Team Member

Press Brake Full Time Direct Labor Milwaukee, WI, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Press Brake Team Member – $20-24/hour

At MPE we are dedicated to making a difference in the world through cutting-edge medical technology. Our mission is to be the global leader in design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for the medical and technology industries. We are committed to creating impactful solutions that improve lives and fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, grow, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the medical field.

A better career for you. Creating medical technology for all.

We are seeking a dedicated Press Brake Team Member to join our team in Milwaukee.

In this vital role, you will set up and run CNC press brakes to form a variety of steel components to our quality and production standards. This is a great opportunity to build your press brake skills, with room to grow into more advanced setup and programming work.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where precision and teamwork matter, we’d love to hear from you!

Shift Available: Second Shift-2:30pm-11:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Form a variety of steel components using CNC press brakes.
• Perform full setup and operation of one type of press brake.
• Read mechanical drawings, including standard and metric dimensions.
• Use measuring tools to check parts for quality.
• Flex into other fabrication areas, such as inserting or fabrication assembly, as needed.
• Follow all safety requirements and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience and Training:

• 3+ months of press brake or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand standard and metric dimensions.
• Knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and height gauges.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Continuously stand, walk, operate machinery, and use dexterous hand movements; continuous use of vision, hearing, and comprehension while operating machines and measuring parts.
• Occasionally sit, operate a forklift, perform math, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Intermittently lift up to 50 pounds.
• The production facility is not climate controlled and may be warm or cool depending on the weather. Noise level is moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Work: Help deliver medical products that change lives.
• Growth Opportunities: We support career development and internal promotions.
• Medical (HSA-qualified and traditional plans), dental, and vision—coverage starts the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Nine paid holidays and vacation time from day one.

No relocation or sponsorship available for this role.

MPE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Human Resources