Press Brake Set-up I - Weekend Shift

Cadrex Chippewa Falls • Chippewa Falls, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is seeking a Press Brake Set-up I to set up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines for production or assembly. The role may involve assigning personnel to duties and serving as a lead when a lead or supervisor is absent. The position operates brake machines to bend and form metal according to customer specifications, monitors product quality and production efficiency, and supports operators with machine setup, inspection, documentation, and training. The role is onsite and scheduled Friday through Sunday, 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Ability to set up machines and processes to company specifications in a timely manner with little to no scrap.
• Ability to understand assembly and machine operations and the movement of completed components.
• Ability to produce high-quality products according to required output specifications.
• Ability to use computers and precision measuring tools as required.
• Ability to make adjustments and clear machine alarms.
• Ability to read blueprints and complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Ability to operate required hand tools, machines, and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle fast-paced work, contribute as a productive team member, and take initiative to complete needed tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior assembly or machine-operator setup experience.
• Ability to use CADKEY.

Responsibilities

• Set up brake machines and processes for production or assembly.
• Install, adjust, change, and align tooling and equipment.
• Use schedules and instructions to analyze machine or process problems and determine solutions.
• Monitor processes and recommend improvements to increase productivity and ensure quality.
• Use precision measuring tools to verify formed-product accuracy according to AQL frequency.
• Ensure materials and packaging are available at machines and workstations and meet quality requirements.
• Operate brake machines to bend and form metal to customer specifications, checking placement, angles, dimensions, process sequence, and output quantity.
• Make minor machine adjustments and clear alarms.
• Read blueprints and understand assembly processes and the movement of completed components.
• Use safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, maintaining a ¼-inch gap for safe machine operation.
• Perform inspections to obtain approval to start jobs and conduct periodic quality checks; assist operators with inspection techniques.
• Help maintain equipment and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Instruct and assist operators and other workers with machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation.
• Assist operators with measuring, blueprint reading, and minor adjustments.
• Report and prevent equipment or process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors.
• Support efficient production flow in the work area, including planning transitions to the next scheduled job.
• Complete paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II duties as needed.
• May train new employees, provide work instructions, answer questions, assign personnel to duties, or serve as a lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly remote work stipend for qualifying remote employees.
• 401(k) investment plan with employer match of up to 4%.
• Education support program.
• Safety eyeglasses and shoe reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED