Job Details

Brake Press Operator May 19, 2026

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Pay: $24.00

Job Full Description

Brake Press Operator Job Summary: A progressive and innovative builder of custom machinery is seeking a brake press operator to join their 1st shift team.

 

Brake Press Operator Responsibilities:

  • Operate Cincinnati and Trumpf brake presses
  • Loads and unloads delivered sheet metal onto racks
  • Bulk sheet metal skid management
  • Reads tape measure easily
  • Identifies proper material being used from parts list
  • Selects type of material and quantity from sheet metal cut list
  • Ensures materials are properly deburred
  • ensure identification of finished pieces with part number that come off the laser
  • Removes excess sheet metal from tray/table bed
  • Responsible for laser maintenance: cleaning, emptying pans, replacing filters
  • Reads, understands, and interprets parts lists and engineering drawings
  • Sets up brake press for bending procedures

 

Schedule: 1st shift, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm; overtime as required

 

Pay: $24

 

Brake Press Operator Qualifications:

  • Uses overhead crane to move sheet metal
  • Operate a hi-lo
  • Mostly standing and walking work.
  • Frequently pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
  • Possession of High School Diploma or GED
  • Accuracy in reading a tape measure up to 1/16”
  • Tape measure accuracy, good math skills, ability to set-up machine
  • Trumpf and Cincinnati Brake presses, tape measures, calipers, combination square, protractor

 

Apply Now!

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  • Send your resume to: Tyler.holstege@expresspros.com
  • Give our office a call: 616-281-0611
  • Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Wyoming, MI 49519, Inside the Chateau Centre.

 

Location: Kentwood, MI

Position Type: Full-time, Contract-Hire

 

What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different?

Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:

  • Light Industrial
  • Skilled Trades
  • Administrative
  • Professional

Benefits of working with Express:

  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • 401(K) Savings Plan
  • Holiday and Vacation Pay
  • Scholarship programs
  • Free Online Training

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Grand Rapids, MI
1357
1760 44th St SW
#10
Grand Rapids, MI 49519

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