Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Salary: Min $22/hour depending on experience

JR Metal Works LLC is one of the fastest-growing custom fabricators of sheet metal, pipe, and plate products in the U.S. What started as a dream in a garage has quickly grown and doubled in sales each year since 2016. JR Metalworks LLC has quickly established a reputation of uncompromising integrity, reliability and is committed to quality custom metal products.

At JR Metal Works, you are more than a number. You are part of a family that plays an integral part in bringing life to the most advanced technology and innovations the world has ever seen. We believe that by creating an excellent employee experience, everything else takes care of itself.

We are seeking employees with a can do attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn and grow with our company. We are committed to creating THE top-notch employee environment that delivers a next level customer experience.

Come work for a company that:

1. Values growth and development

2. Emphasizes teamwork and communication.

3. Promotes integrity and diversity.

JR Metal Works LLC offers a competitive wage and benefits package, plus opportunity for advancement.

At this time, we have an opportunity for an experienced Press Brake Operator on our day shift.

All positions and roles within JR Metal Works LLC are subject to change with company needs.

Job Duties

Understand and follow blueprints, fabrication drawings, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products and setup requirements.

Setup, program, and operate the press brakes to produce high quality parts from a wide variety of materials.

Safely and efficiently run/use all tools and machines involved in the completion of parts.

Periodically test operation of machines for any issues.

Inspect all finished products for accuracy and uniformity to ensure product quality and uphold company reputation.

Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and orderly manner and report all equipment problems.

Learn the JRMW processes involved with the completion of assigned parts.

Qualifications

Education:High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Experience:2+ years of press brake experience is required.

Knowledge:Able to read and comprehend blueprints and drawings. Able to independently set up and program a press brake. Advanced knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an understanding of geometric tolerancing and dimensions is preferred but not required. Knowledge of various types of material/metals is preferred but not required. Able to read a tape measure, calipers, and other measuring tools. Able to follow written and oral instructions. Able to write simple correspondence and work instructions. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals. Able to understand and use the metric system.

Physical demands: Able to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Must use fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination skills. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in a manufacturing environment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Characteristics of the Ideal Candidate

Must be willing to help fellow team members with tasks that may not necessarily involve normal job duties to relieve burden on them and contribute to team goals when needed.

MUST BE EXTREMELY DETAIL ORIENTED & ORGANIZED.

Must be flexible and willing to work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.

Must work efficiently and safely while minimizing distractions from work during work hours.

Must be able to work independently, problem solve, and communicate effectively.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must see the end of the day as when the to-do list is done instead of what the time is on the clock.

Work Environment

This position is in a production manufacturing setting with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience. JR Metal Works offers opportunities for advancement for the right candidate as well as potential for wage increases every 6 months.

If you are interested in working in a progressive and collaborative environment with an opportunity for growth and development, please click to apply, or visit our website at From the Menu, click on Careers and Employment Application" to complete an online application.

JR Metal Works LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, JR Metal Works LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to Commute:

Kewaunee, WI 54216 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Kewaunee, WI 54216: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person