Press Brake Set-Up Operator – 4-Day Work Week

Up to $28.00/Hour • Greater Green Bay, WI • 1st & 2nd Shift Available

• COMPENSATION: Up to $28.00/hour starting rate (commensurate with setup depth) + optional weekend overtime + full benefits package + tuition reimbursement.
• WORK SCHEDULE: 4-Day, 10-Hour Shifts (Monday – Thursday) with guaranteed 3-day weekends; choice of 1st or 2nd Shift; optional weekend overtime for extra earning potential.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, family-oriented custom sheet metal manufacturing facility in the Greater Green Bay area; high-autonomy cells with zero rigid corporate red tape.
• EXPERIENCE & TECH STACK: 1+ year of hands-on press brake operation, setup, and metal forming; blueprint literacy; bend sequence calculation; fractional/decimal measurement fluency; forklift/overhead crane operation.
• COMPANY STABILITY & CULTURE: Premier custom manufacturer with a proprietary product catalog, fully insulated from market volatility with rock-solid year-round backlogs, zero seasonal layoffs, and strong employee investment.
• REQUIREMENTS / COMPLIANCE: US Citizen or Green Card holder; reside within a 45-minute daily commute of Greater Green Bay, WI.

If you are looking to escape seasonal manufacturing layoffs, erratic shop schedules, or rigid corporate red tape, this custom sheet metal facility offers a rock-solid long-term home. Operating out of a modern facility in the Greater Green Bay area, this manufacturer builds a proprietary catalog of specialty products. Because operations span from raw design to final build under one roof, the business is completely insulated from single-contract market downturns—delivering a steady, reliable production backlog year-round.

The floor culture is genuinely family-oriented and team-focused, treating operators with respect and giving them the autonomy to manage their own work cells. To protect your work-life balance, the entire facility operates on a standard 4-day schedule (Monday through Thursday), handing you a permanent 3-day weekend every single week. If you want a stable environment with a supportive leadership team that actively invests in your growth through cross-training and full tuition reimbursement, this is your place.

What You Will Be Doing (Daily Responsibilities)

• Set Up & Operate Press Brakes: Configure machine parameters, select appropriate tooling, and perform complete setups to form high-quality custom sheet metal components to tight tolerances.
• Interpret Blueprints & Travelers: Read and analyze complex engineering drawings, structural blueprints, and routing sheets to calculate bend allowances, deduction sequences, and flat dimensions accurately.
• Execute Quality Inspections: Perform first-piece and in-process dimensional audits using precision tools (calipers, protractors, height gauges) to guarantee part accuracy and eliminate scrap.
• Operate Material Handling Equipment: Safely maneuver raw sheet stock, heavy metal plate, and finished fabrications across work cells using industrial forklifts and overhead bridge cranes.
• Cross-Functional Team Collaboration: Partner directly with welding and final assembly teams to maintain an efficient, clean, and safe production workflow across the floor.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements & Qualifications)

• 1+ Year Metal Forming Depth: Verifiable hands-on track record independently setting up, adjusting, and operating industrial press brakes or metal forming equipment.
• Blueprint & Drawing Literacy: Strong ability to read, analyze, and translate technical engineering drawings, structural blueprints, and manufacturing job travelers.
• Material Handling Readiness: Exposure to operating industrial forklifts or overhead rigging systems (full on-site safety certifications will be provided).
• Work History Reliability: Steady employment background demonstrating strong daily attendance, accountability, and commitment with past employers.
• Local Commute: Residence within a comfortable 45-minute daily driving radius of the Greater Green Bay, WI area.
• Compliance & Legal Authorization: Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Preferred Technical Assets (Bonus Skills)

• CNC Control Familiarity: Experience operating modern CNC-controlled multi-axis press brakes (e.g., Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, or Cincinnati controls).
• Shear & Punch Operation: Secondary experience operating metal shears, turret punch presses, or laser cutting systems.
• Welding or Fitting Background: Basic hands-on experience with MIG welding, deburring, or structural sheet metal fitting.