Press Brake Operator

Why Work for Us?

We’re a family owned business serving the Midwest and beyond with custom quality sheet metal parts and assemblies for over four generations. When our great-grandfather started this company in Racine, WI making iron parts for pot belly stoves he never would have dreamed that Jensen’s would still be around 100 years later, growing and still fabricating metal but now with cutting edge fiber optic technology. Over the years, we have been proud to remain a part of the Racine community while expanding into the international market.

At Jensen Metal Products we have long tenured employees. We offer a safe, clean working environment with state of the art, modern manufacturing and inspection equipment. We have room for growth and advancement and offer in-house Weld State Certification. Join us as we embark in an exciting journey of transforming raw materials into precision-engineered solutions.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% match
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, STD, LTD Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Additional PTO for having Perfect Attendance
• Annual Safety PPE Reimbursement

Position Summary

The Brake Press Operator is a vital role in the manufacturing process, responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining Amada® and Safan Darley® brake press machinery to bend and form metal parts according to precise specifications. This position requires a skilled operator with experience in metal fabrication and a keen eye for detail. The Brake Press Operator will interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to determine the appropriate bending sequences and angles, select the correct tooling, and adjust machine settings accordingly. Responsibilities also include inspecting finished parts for quality and accuracy, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, along with a commitment to safety and quality standards. Effective communication and teamwork are essential for collaborating with colleagues to meet production targets and deliver high-quality products to customers.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm, with occasional overtime on Fridays.

• Positive attitude and respect fellow employees
• Ability to perform well as a team
• Self-motivator and must be flexible to accommodate needs of your team
• Safety minded when performing task
• Ability and willingness to learn and be trained
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Must be able to work Monday-Thursday, 5:00am – 3:30pm; To meet the needs of the customer’s occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years set-up and operating experience, preferably with Amada® HFB-FBD or Safan Darley® equipment
• Solid background working with sheet metal
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal and metric conversion skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to distinguish material types including aluminum, steel and stainless steel

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery.
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding.
• Carrying & lifting 10 – 50lbs. frequently