Press Brake Operator

Press Brake Operator

Super Steel, located in Mequon, WI, is an ISO-9001:2015 certified, industry-leading, Tier one, full-service serial production supply partner to global blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers. As a trusted strategic partner, we specialize in the production of complex weldments and turn-key finished products that meet precise quality standards. Our unparalleled fullservice metal fabrication and supply solutions reduce our Fortune 500 customers' overall spend by exceeding their reliability, strength, and performance expectations. We offer a diverse range of supply options, including rapid response cut, form, and machining support, as well as full-service in-house contract metal fabrication, machining, coating, and assembly solutions. These services are well-suited for products that require a high level of manufacturing repeatability and accuracy.

About the Role: As a Press Brake Operator, you will safely bend and form metal sheets and plates to precise specifications. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings in a fast-paced, safety-first production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders with high accuracy.
• Review bills of materials to verify material types, thicknesses, and precise measurements.
• Inspect incoming material and finished parts to ensure rigid quality standards are met.
• Select, setup, and properly store tooling to maintain tool life and part quality.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area aligned with Super Steel's 7S standards.
• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures, including basic preventive maintenance and equipment safety checks.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of press brake experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, understanding of press brake operations, and experience using handheld and mechanical measuring tools.
• Math Skills: Solid foundational math skills, including fractions and measurement conversions.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work independently, collaborate with a team, and use basic computer systems (Microsoft Office preferred).

What We Offer (Benefits Begin After 30 Days):

• Innovative Health Coverage: Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) providing an age-based monthly pre-tax reimbursement, plus spouse ($272/month) and child ($135/month) reimbursements.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Dental & Vision Insurance through Delta Dental, plus voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Financial & Savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a 401(k) Retirement Plan (eligible after 90 days).
• Time Off: 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package.