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Job Title:
Brake Press Operator
Location:
Fall River, WI
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
3rd Shift
About Us:
EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state-of-the-art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. Were proud to be a family-oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, youll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
Join us and be part of a team that values quality, integrity, family, and community-while helping shape the future of manufacturing.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K with company match
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Birthday Off Paid
- Vacation - Two weeks in your FIRST year!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Incentive Program
- And much more!
Summary:
Were seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our team and help create high‑quality metal components that support our production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses
- Selects proper punch and die tooling
- Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work
- Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders
- Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions
- Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data
- Cleans and organizes work area
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications:
- One-year college/technical certificate or 5+ years related experience/training with a High School Diploma/GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions, memos, manuals, and procedures.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to clearly communicate information one-on-one or in small groups.
- Basic math skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions and solve routine problems with concrete variables.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to use hands and arms for extended periods
- Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work Environment:
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- Noise level is usually moderate
- All required PPE must be worn in designated areas; Safety is our top priority!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.