Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Set-Up Operator – 4-Day Work WeekUp to $28.00/Hour • Greater Green Bay, WI • 1st & 2nd Shift AvailableCompensation: Up to $28.00/hour starting rate (commensurate with setup depth) + optional weekend overtime + full benefits package + tuition reimbursement.Work Schedule: 4-Day, 10-Hour Shifts (Monday – Thursday) with guaranteed 3-day weekends; choice of 1st or 2nd Shift; optional weekend overtime for extra earning potential.Work Environment: Clean, family-oriented custom sheet metal manufacturing facility in the Greater Green Bay area; high-autonomy cells with zero rigid corporate red tape.Experience & Tech Stack: 1+ year of hands-on press brake operation, setup, and metal forming; blueprint literacy; bend sequence calculation; fractional/decimal measurement fluency; forklift/overhead crane operation.Company Stability & Culture: Premier custom manufacturer with a proprietary product catalog, fully insulated from market volatility with rock-solid year-round backlogs, zero seasonal layoffs, and strong employee investment.Requirements / Compliance: US Citizen or Green Card holder; reside within a 45-minute daily commute of Greater Green Bay, WI.If you are looking to escape seasonal manufacturing layoffs, erratic shop schedules, or rigid corporate red tape, this custom sheet metal facility offers a rock-solid long-term home. Operating out of a modern facility in the Greater Green Bay area, this manufacturer builds a proprietary catalog of specialty products. Because operations span from raw design to final build under one roof, the business is completely insulated from single-contract market downturns—delivering a steady, reliable production backlog year-round.The floor culture is genuinely family-oriented and team-focused, treating operators with respect and giving them the autonomy to manage their own work cells. To protect your work-life balance, the entire facility operates on a standard 4-day schedule (Monday through Thursday), handing you a permanent 3-day weekend every single week. If you want a stable environment with a supportive leadership team that actively invests in your growth through cross-training and full tuition reimbursement, this is your place.What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)Set Up & Operate Press Brakes: Configure machine parameters, select appropriate tooling, and perform complete setups to form high-quality custom sheet metal components to tight tolerances.Interpret Blueprints & Travelers: Read and analyze complex engineering drawings, structural blueprints, and routing sheets to calculate bend allowances, deduction sequences, and flat dimensions accurately.Execute Quality Inspections: Perform first-piece and in-process dimensional audits using precision tools (calipers, protractors, height gauges) to guarantee part accuracy and eliminate scrap.Operate Material Handling Equipment: Safely maneuver raw sheet stock, heavy metal plate, and finished fabrications across work cells using industrial forklifts and overhead bridge cranes.Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Partner directly with welding and final assembly teams to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe production workflow across the floor.What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)1+ Year Metal Forming Depth: Verifiable hands-on track record independently setting up, adjusting, and operating industrial press brakes or metal forming equipment.Blueprint & Drawing Literacy: Strong ability to read, analyze, and translate technical engineering drawings, structural blueprints, and manufacturing job travelers.Material Handling Readiness: Exposure to operating industrial forklifts or overhead rigging systems (full on-site safety certifications will be provided).Work History Reliability: Steady employment background demonstrating strong daily attendance, accountability, and commitment with past employers.Local Commute: Residence within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Greater Green Bay, WI area.Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)CNC Control Familiarity: Experience operating modern CNC-controlled multi-axis press brakes (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, or Cincinnati controls).Shear & Punch Operation: Secondary experience operating metal shears, turret punch presses, or laser cutting systems.Welding or Fitting Background: Basic hands-on experience with MIG welding, deburring, or structural sheet metal fitting.