3rd Shift Press Brake Operator

Metko, Inc., a local leader and family-owned business in the custom metal and tank fabrication industry is seeking to directly hire a full-time CNC Press Brake (Brake Press) Operator for a 3rd shift opening in its New Holstein, WI, facility.

3rd shift hours are from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM starting Sunday evening and running through Friday morning.  Please note - training for the position could tentatively take place during 1st shift hours (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday) or 2nd shift hours (2:30 PM through 10:30 PM Monday through Friday).  

*** PLEASE NOTE: WE IDEALLY SEEK PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR, BUT WE WILL ALSO CONSIDER OTHER TYPES OF CNC MACHINE OPERATORS OR OTHER TYPES OF MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT OPERATORS THAT CAN BE TRAINED ON PRESS BRAKES. ***

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A PROVEN WORK ATTENDANCE RECORD, BE MECHANICALLY-INCLINED AND POSSESS GOOD PHYSICAL/MANUAL DEXTERITY.

Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of CNC Press Brake machinery
• Produce quality metal fabricated parts to print using allotted times and standards
• Conduct basic quality inspections of material
• Use precision measuring equipment for quality assurance of parts (calipers, micrometers and/or tape measures)
• Follow instructions on work orders
• Keep work area neat and organized
• Complete documentation as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1+ year of previous Press Brake (Brake Press) Operator experience is preferred but not required
• Previous experience with any type of CNC machinery is preferred but not required
• Previous experience with sheet metal is also preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a faster-paced setting
• Reliable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and adept communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and blueprint drawings
• Mechanically-inclined and production-oriented
• Ability to read manufacturing blueprints or the ability to learn how to read manufacturing blueprints
• Computer literacy is required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills