Company Overview:

Founded in 1923 as a company that provided primarily furnace and sheet metal supplies, Badger Sheet Metal Works has evolved into a full-fledged, world-class custom and OEM metal fabrication partner for a wide range of industries. We are the premier custom metal fabrication company.

Summary:

This position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a fabrication shop with some assistance provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of what is necessary to succeed in this position.

• Read customer orders and completing all projects to specifications
• Read production schedules and determine materials needed
• Prepare and run complex bend setups and forming operations. This includes custom punch/die modification used in combination with other tooling (either standard or custom). Complex programming using all features of the press brake (i.e. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc).
• Set up, operate and tend to machine
• Position all pieces into machine to match will all customer requirements
• Communicate with other operators, press brake programmer (using Dr. Abe), and other departments regarding job timing, process, flow and new projects
• Meet and maintain quality and performance expectations including efficiencies and productivity standards
• Demonstrate a full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
• Demonstrate and apply understanding of flat pattern layout
• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
• Communicate and work well with other departments and team members regarding accurate and timely completion of projects
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to undertake increased responsibility
• Exhibit ability to prioritize and plan work activities, manage time efficiently and meet objectives to complete projects
• Demonstrate team work by offering assistance, responding positively to constructive feedback and interacting with other team members in a helpful and goal oriented manner
• Other job duties as assigned per the needs of the Shop and the Company

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; Welding program diploma preferred

• Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background
• 2 yrs experience running a press brake
• Ability to operate both a manual and automated press brake
• Amada press brake experience preferred but not required
• Basic knowledge and understanding of fabrication, hydraulic press and/or punch operations including basic set up is desired
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent blue print reading and interpretation skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written work orders
• Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed
• Ability to perform inspection of parts using measurement tools
• Excellent understanding of safety practices and procedures in fabricating environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to Commute:

• Green Bay, WI 54304 (Required)

Work Location: In person