Posted: 07/01/2026Job Number: 811792Pay Rate: 23.00Industry: Capital Equipment
Job Description
Position Title: Press Brake Operator
Wage: $23-$25/hour
Shift: 2nd
Hours: 3:15pm-1:15am Monday-Thursday
QPS Employment Group is seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to join a manufacturing team in New Berlin, WI. This position is responsible for setting up and operating brake press equipment to bend, form, and fabricate metal components according to customer specifications and engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will have experience in metal fabrication, strong blueprint-reading skills, and a commitment to producing high-quality parts. This is an associate to hire opportunity on 2nd shift.
Press Brake Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Set up and operate CNC and/or manual brake press machines
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production schedules
- Measure and inspect finished parts using calipers, tape measures, protractors, and other precision measuring tools
- Select appropriate tooling and perform machine adjustments as needed
- Ensure parts meet quality standards and customer specifications
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and report any mechanical issues
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies
- Work closely with production and quality teams to meet deadlines
Press Brake Operator Requirements:
- Previous brake press operation experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Knowledge of metal fabrication processes and sheet metal forming
- Experience using measuring instruments and quality inspection tools
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
- Preferred experience with CNC brake presses
- Preferred manufacturing or metal fabrication background
- Preferred forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process
Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.
Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.
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