Brake Press Operator (Beaver Dam)

Brake Press Operator (Beaver Dam)

Job Locations

US-WI-Beaver Dam

Job ID

2025-4112

# of Openings

Category

Manufacturing

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Beaver Dam facility of Metalcraft is looking for an experienced Brake Press Operator.

Brake Press Operators are primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Reporting in to the department manager, the Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.

1st Shift - 6 : 00a to 2 : 30p Monday through Friday

2nd shift - 2 : 30p to 11 : 00p Monday through Friday

3rd shift - 10 : 00p to 6 : 00a Sunday through Thursday

Possibility of overtime on all shifts

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch press for routine established work.

• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor / lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.
• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Lubricate workpieces with oil.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Expectations

Physical Activity : Activity

N / A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift / Carry

50

Push / Pull

50

Reach Overhead

Comments : Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required : close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

Squat / Bend / Kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk / Move About

Occasional : 1-2 hrs / shift Frequently 2-5 hrs / shift Regularly 5-8 hrs / shift

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

Minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

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