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Aerotek Brake Press Operator in Hartland, Wisconsin
Job Title: Brake Press Operator
Job Description
The Brake Press Operator will run smaller CNC press brakes that perform air bends, working with thin gauge (20g) stainless steel parts. This role requires experience in setting up machines, changing out die kits, and experience in reading blueprints to build parts. The operator will use precision tools, cutting, and measuring down to 1,000th of an inch. They will set up the brake press, use measuring tools to ensure precision, and work with micrometers, calipers, protractors, measuring tapes, and blueprints.
Responsibilities
Set up and operate brake press machines.
Work with stainless steel, performing metal bending and sequencing.
Ensure parts fit back into the machine properly for the next bend.
Use precision tools to measure down to 1,000th of an inch.
Read and interpret blueprints to set up brake presses.
Essential Skills
At least one year of recent brake press experience doing setups, adjustments, working with blueprints, and bending and sequencing.
Alternatively, at least one year of CNC machining experience with grinders, lathes, mills, etc.
Experience with Accurpress or Safan is ideal, but any brand experience is acceptable.
Ability to set up and change tooling.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Experience with precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and protractors.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including fully covered dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) match program, 10 paid holidays, and a clean, well-lit working environment. Additional perks include a steel-toe boot/shoe discount, Rx safety glasses discount, tuition reimbursement after one year, monthly employee luncheons, and monthly raffles.
Work Environment
This is a first shift position, working from 6am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. The work environment is a clean, well-lit facility (155,600 sq ft between two locations). The dress code is casual with jeans allowed, but steel-toed shoes are required. The facility primarily works with thin gauge sheet metal, currently focusing on air purifiers and small industrial enclosures.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Hartland, Wisconsin.
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.