Brake Press Machine Operator

As a Brake Press Operator, you will play a critical role in shaping the metal components that drive our production forward. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical skills in a hands-on environment while directly impacting the quality, precision, and performance of our finished products—all within a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing setting.

Essential Duties

• Set up brake press machines according to work orders, blueprints, and job specifications.
• Select and install proper tooling and adjust machine settings to achieve required dimensions, angles, and tolerances.
• Load and position metal materials such as steel, aluminum, and other alloys for processing.
• Inspect finished parts to verify quality, accuracy, and conformance to specifications.
• Use measuring devices to check dimensions, bend angles, and overall part quality.
• Make adjustments to machine settings or tooling as needed to maintain quality and productivity.
• Complete required production documentation, including quantities produced, scrap, time, and material usage.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements while operating machinery and handling materials.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience as a Brake Press Operator or in a similar metal fabrication role preferred.
• Experience working with various metals and bending techniques is a plus.
• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment may be required.
• Understanding of safe machine operation and proper material handling practices.
  
  

What We Offer

• Weekly Attendance Bonus – Get rewarded for showing up and staying on schedule.
• $1,000 Retention Bonus – Earn extra cash just for joining our team!
• $1,000 Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer a friend and get paid.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision-multiple plans to choose from
• Company paid Life Insurance
• STD (Short Term Disability)
• LTD (Long Term Disability)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• PTO (Paid Time Off
• Gain Share Bonus Program
• Reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses
• Tuition assistance
• 9 company paid holidays
  
  

Who We Are

1,000 distributors and dealers, across North America

11 major brands

Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance

High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 662-438-7814. All other applications must be submitted online.