Brake Press Operator 2nd shift (Beaver Dam)

Company: Metalcraft of Mayville
Location: Beaver Dam
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Metalcraft of MayvilleMetalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identityBrake Press Operator 2nd shift (Beaver Dam)US-WI-Beaver DamJob ID: 2025-3942Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: ManufacturingMetalcraft of Mayville (Beaver Dam)OverviewThe Beaver Dam facility of Metalcraft is looking for an experienced Brake Press Operator on 2nd shift. -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. -2nd shift - 2:30p to 11:00p Monday through Friday with possiblity of overtime -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
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
  • Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
  • Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
  • Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
  • Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
  • Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
  • Ability to use a forklift.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
  • Work in an efficient and timely manner
  • Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
  • Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task -Compensation details: 7.24-7.25PIc1b28c1d39da-37820-37325622

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