Skilled - Press Brake Operator

QPS Employment Group; Town of Bristol (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a southeastern Wisconsin facility. The role reports to the shop floor and involves setup, operation and monitoring of brake presses to form metal components.

Candidates should be able to read blueprints, use calipers, perform basic measurements, and troubleshoot issues. The position offers first shift hours from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm with a pay range of $25.00-$38.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for an 8–10 hour shift.
• Ability to read blueprints and job orders.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good math skills and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
• Set up, operate, or tend machines to bend, form, notch, punch, or straighten sheet metal or steel plate.
• Remove completed materials or products from the machine.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces using precision measuring instruments.
• Examine finished work pieces for defects and sort defective pieces.
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and actions using gauges.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling or cleaning machines and adding coolant.
• Operate material handling equipment including overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Caliper use

Problem solving

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Tools

Calipers

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Position Title: Press Brake Operator Wage: $25.00 - $38.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Our client is a manufacturer of commercial metal parts and assemblies serving leading companies across the country. They have a full-time opportunity for a working Brake Press Setup Operator at their facility in southeastern Wisconsin.

Press Brake Operator Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions and to plan operational sequences
• Set up, operate, or tend machines to bend, form, notch, punch, or straighten sheet metal or steel plate products
• Remove completed materials or products from the machine
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure they conform to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Examine completed work pieces for defects such as chipped edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces by type of flaw
• Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and other actions according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools
• Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or work pieces, or adding coolant to machine reservoirs
• Operate material handling equipment, including but not limited to overhead cranes, hoists, and forklifts, to place work pieces on or off the machine

Requirements for Press Brake Operator:

• Ability to stand for an 8–10-hour shift
• Ability to use a caliper
• Problem solving skills, with ability to troubleshoot
• Good math skills and reading comprehension

IND999 QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

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