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Posted July 10, 2026

2nd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville
Mayville, Wisconsin 53050, United States Full-Time
Reference: 3134523895

Metalcraft of Mayville

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

2nd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

US-WI-Mayville

Job ID:
# of Openings: 2
Category: Manufacturing
Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.

Overview

This position is for 2nd Shift. 2:30PM - 11:00PM Monday - Friday

Reporting to the Brake Press Manager this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. The Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.



Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
  • Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
  • Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
  • Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
  • Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
  • Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
  • Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
  • Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
  • Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
  • Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
  • Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
  • Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
  • Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
  • Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
  • Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.
  • Mark identifying data on workpieces.
  • Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
  • Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
  • Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
  • Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
  • Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
  • Ability to use a forklift.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
  • Work in an efficient and timely manner
  • Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
  • Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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Compensation details: 7.24-7.25 Hourly Wage



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