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1st Shift and 2nd Shift Press Brake Operator

K & S Manufacturing
Ixonia, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift and 2nd Shift Press Brake Operator position at K & S Manufacturing?

Are you mechanically inclined?

Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?

Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?

Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.

We are currently hiring a Press Brake Operator!

K & S Manufacturing History …

An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.

K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.

Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.

  • Agriculture
  • Engine large and small
  • Construction
  • Large truck
  • On-and-Off highway
  • Power transmission
  • Process equipment
  • Rail
  • Seating
  • Thermal transfer
  • Turf care

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure that product processed from press brakes meet the specifications of the customer.

 

  • REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BASIC SKILL LEVELS:
  • PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • High School education or equivalent.
  • Strong industrial math skills and attention to details.
  • Ability to learn tasks, and follow directions, including use of measurement equipment.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Successful completion of Pre-Employment physical.
  • Experience working a manufacturing environment a plus.
  • Regular and predictable attendance required.

 

Class C operator

  • Operate metal forming press brakes.
  • Review shop orders, blueprints, and inspection records to determine process requirements.
  • Examine and measure product to verify conformance to specifications using measurement equipment as specified on inspection records.
  • Comply with policies, processes, and systems of the ISO quality management system.
  • Support the commitment to a safe work environment as stated in the safety vision and the safety manual.
  • Perform duties listed above under class C operator
  • Set up and adjust metal forming press brakes.

Class B Operator

  • Perform duties listed above under class C operator
  • Set up and adjust metal forming press brakes.
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