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Power Brake Set Up / Operator

QPS Employment Group

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18.31–$31 Per Hour
SKILLS
Blueprints, Brake Press, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Engineering Drawing, Forklift, Hand Tools, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Metal Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Production Systems, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
Today
Job Description

Position Title: Power Brake Set Up / Operator

Wage: $18.31 - $31.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 5:30am - 4:00pm (Monday - Thursday); Occasional Overtime as Needed

Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS!

QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Power Brake Set Up / Operator at a company in Milwaukee, WI. This is a potential to hire position for 1st shift. Apply now!

Power Brake Set Up / Operator Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate fabrication equipment to cut and bend stainless steel and aluminum components of various gauges to specification
- Set up and operate press brake and square shear equipment to perform cutting and forming operations
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and work instructions to produce parts within specification
- Verify part dimensions using appropriate measuring tools (calipers, tape measures, gauges, etc.)
- Perform routine machine setup adjustments to maintain product quality and efficiency
- Inspect finished parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and report any nonconformances
- Maintain production efficiency targets in alignment with departmental goals
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely
- Ensure parts meet quality requirements and customer specifications
- Identify and escalate deviations, defects, or process issues to supervision or quality team
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, waste reduction, process optimization)
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Adhere to attendance policies, ensuring punctuality and reliability in reporting for shifts
- Comply with all safety regulations and protocols, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participate in training sessions and safety meetings

Requirements for Power Brake Set Up / Operator:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience in metal fabrication, machining, or related field
- Experience with press brake and/or shear equipment preferred
- Familiarity with fabrication process and material properties (steel, aluminum).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprint
- Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments
- Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, and measurements
- Forklift experienced preferred
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Demonstrated computer literacy, including the ability to navigate inventory and production systems
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds - Occasionally (15-45%)
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours) - Continuously (over 75%)
- Ability to bend, stoop, and reach - Frequently (50-75%)
- Manual dexterity for manipulating tools, parts, and equipment - Occasionally (15-45%)
- Ability to use hands and fingers - Frequently (50-75%)
- Good vision and hand eye coordination - Frequently (50-75%)

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers! We will never ask you to pay a fee.

Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

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QPS Employment Group

When we opened our doors in 1985, we did so with an appreciation for one simple truth.

The right job has the power to change lives.

It lifts up the employee. It makes the employer more competitive. And, we soon found out, it makes us here at QPS feel pretty damn good inside.

It also turned out to be a pretty good foundation for success. Thirty years later, we’ve grown from a one-room office in suburban Milwaukee to nearly 50 branches in five Midwestern states.

Along the way, we haven’t forgotten what fueled that growth: Our founding commitment to “Do Right” by others, secure in the knowledge that they will in turn “Do Right” by us.

It’s a big reason why our customer retention rate consistently beats the industry average. Why our Associate Employees – we don’t call them “temps” – embrace the idea that an honest day’s work in exchange for a fair day’s wage brings dignity to daily life. And why everyone on our team, from the branch level through corporate headquarters, goes the extra mile to help each other succeed.

We’ve heard it said that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.

At QPS, we couldn’t agree more.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
https://www.qpsemployment.com