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Job Title: Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal components. Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to determine machine settings and product requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Machine Setup: Set up and prepare brake press machinery for operation by selecting appropriate tooling, installing dies, and adjusting machine settings such as tonnage, stroke length, and back gauge positions.

+ Material Handling: Load raw materials, typically metal sheets or plates, onto the brake press machine, ensuring proper alignment and placement for bending operations.

+ Reading Blueprints: Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and job orders to understand bending sequences, dimensions, tolerances, and other specifications required for the fabrication of metal parts.

+ Bending Operations: Operate the brake press machine to accurately bend and form metal parts according to specified angles, dimensions, and tolerances, following established procedures and safety protocols.

+ Quality Control: Inspect finished parts for defects, accuracy, and conformance to quality standards using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

+ Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, process deviations, or quality issues during production, taking corrective actions to maintain product quality and efficiency.

+ Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on brake press machinery, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn or damaged tooling and components, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

+ Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while operating brake press machinery, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe work practices to prevent accidents or injuries.

+ Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including job setups, material usage, production quantities, and quality inspection results, to track productivity and ensure traceability.

+ Communication: Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other team members to coordinate workflow, prioritize tasks, and address production issues or concerns in a timely manner.

+ Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, efficiency improvements, and waste reduction in brake press operations, contributing to overall operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

+ 3 years of setup and operating press brake experience

+ 3 years of inspection tools experience (mics, cals, gauges)

+ 2+ years of experience in reading and interpreting blueprints

+ Sheet metal experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Amada® and Safan Darley® brake press machinery

+ Strong technical skills in metal fabrication

+ Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Work Environment

The work environment includes a 1st shift from Monday to Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm, and a 2nd shift from Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm-2:00am, with a $1.50 shift premium for the 2nd shift.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values precision, safety, and quality in metal fabrication. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a focus on continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Racine, Wisconsin.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.