Top 31 Brake operator Jobs in Mccook, Il

Press Brake Operator (All Levels) - 2nd Shift ***$1000 Sign-On Bonus***
Cadrex Bloomingdale —Bloomingdale, IL
- $20 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Press Brake Setup/Operator
C. Keller Mfg Inc —Villa Park, IL
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Welding
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Press Brake Setup/Operator
Laystrom Manufacturing —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Basic math
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Wood Products) | Lombard, IL
The Davey Tree Expert Company —Lombard, IL
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Planer Operator
Riteway Brake Dies —Bridgeview, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Press Brake Operator
FABMAX OPCO LLC —Wood Dale, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
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PRESS BRAKE MACHINE OPERATOR
OPTO International Inc —Wood Dale, IL
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Mid-level
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Part-Time Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority —Chicago, IL
- $28.85 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
Motorcoach Operator
Voigt’s Bus Service —Chicago, IL
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CDL B
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Brake Press Operator - 2nd Shift
Sparkstone Electrical Group —Addison, IL
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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6d
Transload Operator
Cando Rail & Terminals —Hammond, IN
- Night shift
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Experienced Press Brake Setup Operator – Sheet Metal Fabrication
Nova Metals, Inc. —Carol Stream, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Quality control
- Paid time off
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Press Brake Set Up (Machine Operator)
Peerless Industries —Aurora, IL
- $25 - $27 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 4 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift (Chicago)
Tricon Wear Solutions LLC —University Park, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Machinist
S & C Electric Company —Chicago, IL
- $22.25 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Manufacturing
- Hand tools
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
2d
STREET SWEEPER OPERATOR
Diamond Companies —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- In person
- CDL B
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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OTR Bus Driver/Motorcoach Operator
Yankee Line —Chicago, IL
- $29 - $35 an hour
- Contract
- CDL B
- CDL A
- Mid-level
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Production Operator I - Press Brake
Accu Fab LLC —Wheeling, IL
- $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- ERP systems
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8d
Process Technician plastic injection molding
Rackow Polymers Corporation —Bensenville, IL
- $28 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Spanish
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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9d
Press Brake Setup/ Operator
Nu-Way Industries, Inc. —Elk Grove Village, IL
- $18 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Press Brake Operator (All Levels) - 2nd Shift $1000 Sign-On Bonus

Cadrex Bloomingdale -
Bloomingdale, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $29 an hour

Benefits

Work from home stipend
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Description:

AI is changing the world. Want to help build the technology behind it?

It starts with skilled people who assemble, test, and manufacture the equipment powering tomorrow's technology.

Join our team and help build advanced AI hardware used by leading companies around the world. Whether you're an assembler, machine operator, technician, quality inspector, or production professional, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Operator (Level I, II, or III) to set up and operate metal bending machines (Press Brake) in accordance with quality/quantity standards. We are hiring Press Brake Operators across multiple experience levels. Candidates will be aligned to Level I, II, or III based on experience and skill set.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (All Levels)

Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area
Perform quality inspections per documentation and control plans
Read and interpret blueprints, safety rules, and work instructions
Use basic measurement tools (e.g., calipers, squares)
Identify and report defective materials or questionable conditions
Meet attendance and efficiency standards
Perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Assist in other areas as needed

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level I – Entry Level)

Operate press brake machine under supervision (training provided)
Follow bending sequences to form parts correctly
Produce consistent, repeatable parts
Perform basic inspections using calipers or squares
Learn material types (aluminum, steel, stainless, etc.)
Support continuous improvement in safety and quality

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level II – Intermediate)

Set up tools, equipment, and machines based on production specs
Perform detailed dimensional inspections (calipers, height gauges, protractors)
Make machine and tooling adjustments to meet specifications
Understand material behavior (springback, deflection, growth/shrinkage)
Control RAM speeds and adjust forming processes
Complete reference sheets for complex parts
Troubleshoot issues and maintain quality standards
Work independently and maintain efficiency targets
Cross-train across multiple workstations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Level III – Advanced)

Calibrate press brake equipment and manage tool libraries
Identify bend sequences without reference sheets
Train and mentor employees on quality and efficiency standards
Lead safety initiatives and participate in team meetings
Coordinate maintenance needs and ensure preventative maintenance completion
Analyze and resolve complex production issues
Exceed company standards for quality and efficiency
Support production scheduling and communication with leadership

Requirements:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level I – Entry Level)

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level II – Intermediate)

2+ years’ related experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
Ability to make new programs on the machine

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Level III – Advanced)

4+ years’ related experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, memos, and simple instructions
Knowledge of basic business math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Know when to add shims (.010, .020)
Understand tooling for hemming or offsets
Understand V-opening in dies vs. material thickness
Ability to make new programs on the machine
Ability to train new employees and mentor current employees to reach company standards for quality and efficiency.

EDUCATION

High School diploma.

LOCATION

Onsite

SCHEDULE

2nd Shift (M-F; 3:30PM - 12:00AM)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

Health/dental/vision coverage
Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
Education support program
Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
Referral bonuses
Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT USCADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Level I – Entry Level: $20-$23/hour + 2nd Shift Premium
Level II – Intermediate: $22-$26/hour + 2nd Shift Premium
Level III – Advanced: $25-$29/hour + 2nd Shift Premium

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