Job Description

Description

Due to our continued growth, Wright Manufacturing, Inc. (WMI), an award winning producer of commercial grade lawn equipment, is looking for committed people to join our machining team, assisting the department and team in the manufacture and building of one of the safest, most durable and highest quality lawn equipment in the world. 

Hours: M-F 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Overtime may be required on a daily or weekly basis

Essential Functions of Press Brake Operators:

· Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates

· Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules

· Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available 

· Measures and aligns materials to be used

· Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications

· Performs routine maintenance on the press brake

· Maintains a clean work area 

· Maintain and ensure proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

· Performs other related duties as assigned 

Requirements

 Qualified candidates for the role of Press Brake Operator should be able to demonstrate: 

· Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls

· Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions in English

· Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans 

· Basic computer and math skills 

· Experience using micrometers, squares, calipers, and protractors 

· Ability to adapt to climate changes as our facility is not climate controlled 

· Ability to stand for long periods of time 

· Detail-oriented

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or GED required 

· Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques

· At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred 

WMI is committed to cross-training and inter-department personnel movements. In the last year alone we have been able to promote almost 10% of our work force into higher level roles.
 

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer Press Brake Operators the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Company Paid Life Insurance and long term disability
• Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/ Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility
• Paid Leave starting at 80 hours of PTO and 40 hours of SSL
• 8 PAID Holidays
• Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Weekly pay checks
• Training and cross training
• Frequent opportunity for over time paid at time and one half
• Pride in our Team and our Products

Due to the volume of applications received only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.