Press Brake Team Member

MPE-Inc • Sturtevant, WI

6d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

MPE is seeking an experienced Press Brake Team Member for its Racine team. The role sets up, programs, and operates CNC press brakes to form steel components to quality and production standards. The team member also verifies parts for other operators, trains newer team members, and backs up the team lead. The available schedule is first shift, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The position may flex into other fabrication areas, including inserting or fabrication assembly, as needed. The production facility is not climate controlled and may be warm or cool depending on the weather; noise levels are moderate to loud. No relocation or sponsorship is available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of press brake experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and understand standard and metric dimensions.
• Knowledge of measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and height gauges.

Nice To Haves

• Experience setting up and programming CNC press brakes.

Responsibilities

• Form a variety of steel components using CNC press brakes.
• Perform full setup and operate all types of press brakes according to the priorities list.
• Write programs on press brake equipment.
• Set up and operate the roller.
• Read mechanical drawings, including standard and metric dimensions.
• Use measuring tools to check parts for quality and verify parts for other operators.
• Troubleshoot equipment and forming issues.
• Perform basic maintenance, including straightening back gauges.
• Train newer press brake operators and back up team lead duties.
• Learn to use the Romer Arm for part inspection.
• Flex into other fabrication areas, such as inserting or fabrication assembly, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA-qualified and traditional plans; coverage starts the first of the month after hire.
• Dental insurance; coverage starts the first of the month after hire.
• Vision insurance; coverage starts the first of the month after hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Vacation time from day one.
• Career development and internal promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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