Press Brake Operator

Job Title: Press Brake Operator

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our metal fabrication team. In this role, you will set up and operate brake machines to bend and form metal parts with precision, ensuring products meet customer specifications and quality standards. You’ll play a key role in maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and safety in our clean, well-organized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and form sheet metal components.
• Install, adjust, and maintain tooling as required for production.
• Read and interpret blueprints to ensure parts meet customer specifications.
• Verify product accuracy using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Monitor production runs, troubleshoot issues, and make minor equipment adjustments.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain equipment in proper working condition.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist and train other operators when needed.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience operating press brake machines.
• Strong proficiency in blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to set up CNC machines.
• Skilled in using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in metal fabrication.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Quarterly gain share program.
• Generous paid time off: two weeks of vacation plus 24 hours of personal time.

Work Environment

• Clean, organized, and safety-focused metal manufacturing shop.
• Shift: First shift, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Osceola, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Osceola,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.