Description:
Wardcraft | Jackson, MI | Full-time
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:
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Set up and operate CNC press brakes to bend and shape metal sheets and plates to spec
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Program and run press brakes using a Delem control
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Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production schedules to determine job specifications
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Select and install proper tooling and dies for each job
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Position and align material accurately, adjusting machine settings as needed
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Inspect finished parts for quality and conformity, and correct any inconsistencies
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Operate the laser cutting machine as needed
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Run the deburr machine to finish parts
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Perform routine maintenance on equipment and keep the work area clean and organized
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Follow all safety guidelines and company quality standards
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Prior experience operating a press brake, ideally with a Delem control
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Experience with laser cutting and deburring equipment a plus
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Strong blueprint reading and measurement skills
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Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment with exposure to fumes, noise, and temperature extremes
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Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs
Choose from:
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Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, or
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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.
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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Aflac
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10 Paid Holidays
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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.
