What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Brake Operator position at Wardcraft Industries LLC?
Description:
Press Brake Operator
Wardcraft | Jackson, MI | Full-time
Join Our Team
Wardcraft is looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our team. If you know your way around a Delem control, can read a blueprint and get a bend right the first time, and are comfortable jumping onto laser cutting and deburring work as needed, we want to hear from you!
Requirements:
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate CNC press brakes to bend and shape metal sheets and plates to spec
- Program and run press brakes using a Delem control
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to determine job specifications
- Select and install proper tooling and dies for each job
- Position and align material accurately, adjusting machine settings as needed
- Inspect finished parts for quality and conformity, and correct any inconsistencies
- Operate the laser cutting machine as needed
- Run the deburr machine to finish parts
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and keep the work area clean and organized
- Follow all safety guidelines and company quality standards
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience operating a press brake, ideally with a Delem control
- Experience with laser cutting and deburring equipment a plus
- Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment with exposure to fumes, noise, and temperature extremes
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs
Schedule
Choose from:
- Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, or
- Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
Regular overtime and occasional weekend work required. Travel is primarily local, with occasional out-of-area or overnight trips.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Aflac
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Why Wardcraft?
We're a team that values hard work, craftsmanship, and culture. Training is hands-on (OJT), and we invest in our people.
Apply today and bring your precision and machine know-how to a team that values what you build.