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Press Break/Slitter Operator

Chief
Rensselaer, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026

Press Brake Operator/Slitter duties include setting up and operating hydraulic or mechanical press brake to form hot rolled, galvanized, and painted coil stack or sheared strips to specific job instructions and blueprints. Requires meticulous measuring and aligning metal sheets/strips to ensure accurate bends and angles to produce intricate trim form parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
  • Responsible for press brake set-up, layout of parts, part inspection, and forming of steel building components.
  • Capable of interpreting all company fabrication drawings pertaining to the assigned work area and converting drawing specification on machine controls.
  • Fully knowledgeable of the capacities, proper operation, tooling, and routine maintenance of assigned machines.
  • Use proper measuring and checking equipment such as tape measures, micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.
  • At times may operate all workstations involved in the press brake line, including slitting operations, and packaging of parts, as required.
  • Responsible for the overall quality and quantity of production output.
  • Properly complete all routine paperwork related to job responsibilities and input accurate production into IFS software.
  • Provides leadership by training team members, setting the work pace, and guiding assigned employees.
  • Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
  • Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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