Second-Shift Armor Plate Press Brake Operator — Precision

Lenco Armor; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Lenco Armored Vehicles in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Second Shift Press Brake Operator to shape armor plate components with high precision. The role requires understanding heavy-gauge steel behavior and strict quality control.

You will use hydraulic press brakes, select tooling, verify parts with calipers and gauges, read engineering drawings, and perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure flawless fitment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Trumpf press brakes.
• Experience working with high-strength steel or armor plate.
• Strong understanding of bend allowances and material spring-back.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• High attention to detail and precision measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes to bend metal components.
• Select proper tooling and dies based on metal thickness and bend requirements.
• Verify part accuracy using calipers, protractors, and squares.
• Interpret bend sequences and dimensions from engineering drawings.
• Perform routine maintenance on press brake machinery.
• Ensure all finished parts meet strict quality control standards.

Skills

Trumpf Press Brakes

Armor plate handling

Bend allowances & spring-back

Fabrication drawings & blueprints

Detail orientation & measurement

Job description

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Pay: $24.00 – $37.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time | Overtime Available

Schedule: Second Shift / Evening Shift / PM Shift (3:30pm – 12am)

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Holidays

About Lenco Armored Vehicles:
Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement, military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide. Our work directly supports first responders operating in high-risk environments. We offer long-term stability, consistent production schedules, and a mission-driven manufacturing environment.

Job Summary:
The Second Shift Press Brake Operator position is responsible for shaping and bending armor plate components. This role requires a high degree of precision and a deep understanding of how heavy-gauge steel behaves under pressure to ensure structural integrity and fitment to the vehicle.

What You’ll Do:

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes to bend metal components
• Select proper tooling and dies based on metal thickness and bend requirements
• Verify part accuracy using calipers, protractors, and squares
• Interpret bend sequences and dimensions from complex engineering drawings
• Perform routine maintenance on press brake machinery
• Ensure all finished parts meet strict quality control standards

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience with Trumpf Press Brakes
• Experience working with high-strength steel or armor plate
• Strong understanding of bend allowances and material spring-back
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
• High attention to detail and precision measurement skills

Why Work at Lenco:

• Stable, full-time manufacturing work with consistent hours
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Purpose-driven products that protect first responders and military personnel
• Modern facility with specialized equipment
• Long-term career growth within a growing U.S. manufacturer