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Brake Press Operator - Class B

Koch Enterprises Family of Companies
Strafford, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

Position: Brake Press Operator - Class B
Shift: Tuesday - Friday 5:30am -3:30pm
Pay: $19-20/hr

 

Job Purpose 

 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Brake Press Operator. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining a brake press machine to shape & bend, metal materials according to production specifications. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position requires someone that has a willingness to learn the art of Brake Press Operation and has the motivation to grow within the department. To move to the next level, progression will be at the manager's discretion, in addition to passing the skills test for the next level. Team Members must remain in the current class for a minimum of 90 days.

 

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

 

  • Machine Operation: Operate brake press machines to perform various tasks such as bending, forming, and cutting metal materials according to blueprints and work orders.
  • Material Handling: Load and unload metal sheets or parts into the brake press machine, ensuring proper alignment and positioning for accurate operation.
  • Quality Control: Inspect finished products for defects, measurements, and conformity to specifications. Make necessary adjustments to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Machine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on the brake press machine, including cleaning, lubricating, and reporting any issues or malfunctions to the supervisor.
  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Documentation: Accurately record production data, including job completion times, material usage, and any issues encountered during the production process.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with team members and supervisors to meet production goals and deadlines. Communicate effectively regarding any production issues or concerns.

 

Qualifications

 

Education

 

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required

 

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

 

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required
  • Basic Mechanical Aptitude & understanding of Brake press Opererations preferred
  • Ability to read & interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings (Training Provided).
  • Strong sttention to detail and commitment to producing high-quiality work.
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
  • Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions preferred, but not required

 

Skills and Abilities

 

Other Skills

 

  • MUST BE DEPENDABLE Our customers count on us to get the job done and it takes every one of us!
  • Requires the interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with wide variety of internal personnel.
  • Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
  • Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties.
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Must show concern for quality and practice continuous improvement.

 

 

Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the team member must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and must be able to talk and hear. The team member must lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

 

Additional Information

 

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different duties/tasks be performed.

 

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