Press Brake Set-up (All Levels - 2nd Shift)

Cadrex Bloomingdale & Romeoville•Bloomingdale, IL

2h•$28 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is hiring Press Brake Set-up Technicians at Level I, II, or III to prepare press brake machines for production through machine setup, tooling changes, process adjustments, inspection, and production support. Candidates are assigned a level based on experience, technical capabilities, and demonstrated skills. All levels follow safety protocols, maintain an organized work area, interpret blueprints and production documentation, install and adjust tooling, inspect parts, monitor quality, report equipment or material issues, complete production records, support operators, and contribute to continuous improvement. Level I technicians perform basic setups and adjustments under guidance while learning press brake operations. Level II technicians independently set up machines, troubleshoot issues, optimize production, and train operators. Level III technicians lead complex setups, resolve advanced forming and quality issues, develop efficient methods, mentor staff, and support production planning and departmental workflow. This is an onsite position in Bloomingdale, Illinois, on second shift. The current schedule is 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday plus a five-hour Saturday shift, approximately 65 hours per week. Mandatory overtime is required, and the schedule may change with business and production needs. Compensation varies by level: Level I $28–$32.50 per hour, Level II $32.50–$37.50 per hour, and Level III $37.50–$42 per hour, plus a 5% shift premium.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to work onsite in Bloomingdale, Illinois, on the stated second-shift schedule, including mandatory overtime and Saturday work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret relevant blueprints and manufacturing documentation, as applicable to level.
Ability to use measuring and inspection equipment, as applicable to level.
Level II: 2 or more years of press brake setup, machine setup, or related manufacturing experience.
Level II: Ability to independently set up machines and processes to company specifications and troubleshoot with minimal supervision.
Level II: Knowledge of tooling selection, setup requirements, and forming processes.
Level III: 5 or more years of press brake setup experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing preferred.
Level III: Advanced knowledge of press brake operations, tooling, setup techniques, troubleshooting, and inspection.
Level III: Demonstrated ability to resolve complex manufacturing and quality issues, optimize processes, train and mentor personnel, and lead production activities.
Physical ability to regularly stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, peripheral, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Level I: Previous manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, or metal fabrication experience.
Level I: Ability to read safety rules, work instructions, and basic blueprints.
Level I: Ability to use basic measuring and inspection equipment and perform basic arithmetic.
Level I: Basic computer skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
Level II: Experience using calipers, height gauges, and other precision measuring tools.
Level II: Ability to produce quality parts with minimal scrap and adjustments and train operators.
Level III: Demonstrated process optimization, efficient production, and quality improvement experience.
Level III: Experience leading production activities and supporting departmental workflow.

Responsibilities

Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, production schedules, and process documentation.
Install, align, adjust, and change tooling for production.
Use precision measuring and inspection equipment, including calipers and height gauges.
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections and ensure products meet customer specifications.
Ensure materials and components are available and staged for production.
Report equipment malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation issues.
Complete production records and required paperwork accurately and on time.
Assist and train operators on machine operation, setup requirements, measurement techniques, inspections, and quality standards, as appropriate to level.
Support continuous improvement related to safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency.
Maintain attendance, productivity, and quality standards.
At Level I, perform basic setups, simple adjustments, routine alarm clearing, dimensional checks, and support changeovers under guidance.
At Level II, independently set up assigned machines, troubleshoot issues, optimize setups, reduce scrap, and support production transitions.
At Level III, lead complex setups, resolve advanced machine, process, tooling, and quality issues, mentor personnel, assist with production planning, and support leadership responsibilities when a Lead or Supervisor is absent.