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Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

KCC Companies
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026
Brake Press Operator

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Our Mission:

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Benefits:

We Now offer: DailyPay!

"Work Today, Get Paid Today!"

  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Quarterly rate increase
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
  • 401K
  • Monthly Accrued Vacation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Safety Shoe Voucher Program


Summary:

Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications. Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications.

Essential Functions:

  • Receives work instructions, prints and routers for the job.
  • Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work.
  • Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations.
  • Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required.
  • Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications.
  • Shall be responsible for setting up press brake tooling.
  • Shall be responsible for programming the operation of a CNC press brake.
  • Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety.
  • Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety.
  • Capable of reading part drawings and understanding tolerance requirements.
  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment.
  • Capable of setting ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices.
  • Must be capable of understanding and operating press brake controls and can stand for extended periods of time.


Addition Responsibilities:

  • May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers’ license.
  • Reporting machine and tooling problems to Team Leader.
  • May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake.
  • Maintenance and safeguarding personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Stopping unsafe acts.
  • Other duties as assigned by Team Leader.
  • Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs.


Qualifications:

  • Metal forming training/apprenticeship.
  • Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
  • Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills.
  • Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation. The work area must be examined before and monitored during work to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent injury to self and others.


Safety/Physical requirements:

  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Requires bending, stooping, and standing.
  • Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend time period).
  • Good visual and spatial perception
  • Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.


KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For any questions you can contact:

Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – tbeaver@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5848

Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist – lzoghbi@kccmfg.com – 502-493-5859

Salary : $26

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