{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a1c276a5b5f6cdfd00a5303d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1c276a5b5f6cdfd00a5303d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1c276a5b5f6cdfd00a5303d","title":"Press Brake 2nd shift","description":"Technique is looking for a 2nd Shift Brake Press Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for developing parts from start to finish using standard and custom tooling to bend parts into desired shapes. The Brake Press Technician will use sophisticated software to visualize bends and program CNC press brakes, ensuring all parts are produced to print on the 2nd Shift schedule of Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am.\n\nThe ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience with stamping equipment or metal forming, a solid understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading, and the mechanical aptitude to set up and troubleshoot hydraulic presses and TRUMPF TruBend machines. Strong math skills, basic CAD/SolidWorks ability, and proficiency with precision measuring instruments—including a Romer laser arm—are key to success in this role.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nMachine Setup & Operation – Set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate hydraulic presses and TRUMPF TruBend machines to produce parts to internal and customer specifications.\nTooling & Adjustments – Change out tools and adjust bends according to punch height and bend radius calculations to ensure quality parts.\nCNC Programming – Change and/or create bend programs in CAD/SolidWorks to support production requirements.\nTroubleshooting – Recognize issues with bends and troubleshoot the forming process to identify and correct root causes.\nQuality Inspection – Check parts using a Romer laser arm and precision measuring equipment to verify conformance to print.\nPreventive Maintenance – Perform routine maintenance on TRUMPF TruBend machines to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.\nWorkplace Organization – Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company safety and 5S standards.\nDocumentation – Complete all required job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.\n\nRequirements:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED; vocational training preferred\nMinimum 2 years of experience with stamping equipment or metal forming\nForklift operator’s license preferred\nAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment\nStrong mathematical ability and mechanical aptitude\nAbility to read blueprints and working understanding of GD&T\nProficiency with precision measuring instruments\nBasic CAD and CAM programming ability (SolidWorks experience a plus)\nGood problem-solving skills\nStrong teamwork and communication skills\nMust be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the shift; must be able to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds\nMust have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\nMust be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may include fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise levels\nNo travel required\nMust be eligible to work in the United States (U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship); E-Verify employer\n\nPosition Type and Expected Hours:\n\nThis is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. Days and hours required may vary.\n\nShifts include:\n\n2nd Shift – Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am ($1.00 shift premium per hour)\n\nAbout Technique:\n\nTechnique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.\n\nOur employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.\n\nTechnique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.\n\nBenefits:\n\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nHealth Savings Account\nFlexible Spending Account\n401(k)\n401(k) Matching\nProfessional Development\nReferral Program\nPaid Training\nOn The Job Training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.","company":"Technique","rawCompany":"technique","city":"Jackson","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-07T10:21:17.457Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4031.00","title":"Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"cutting-punching-and-press-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-4081.00","title":"Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic","slug":"multiple-machine-tool-setters-operators-and-tenders-metal-and-plastic"},{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"336370","title":"Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping","slug":"motor-vehicle-metal-stamping"},{"code":"332322","title":"Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing","slug":"sheet-metal-work-manufacturing"},{"code":"332119","title":"Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive)","slug":"metal-crown-closure-and-other-metal-stamping-except-automotive"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Press Brake 2nd shift","description":"Technique is looking for a 2nd Shift Brake Press Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This full-time, non-exempt position is responsible for developing parts from start to finish using standard and custom tooling to bend parts into desired shapes. The Brake Press Technician will use sophisticated software to visualize bends and program CNC press brakes, ensuring all parts are produced to print on the 2nd Shift schedule of Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am.\n\nThe ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience with stamping equipment or metal forming, a solid understanding of GD&T and blueprint reading, and the mechanical aptitude to set up and troubleshoot hydraulic presses and TRUMPF TruBend machines. Strong math skills, basic CAD/SolidWorks ability, and proficiency with precision measuring instruments—including a Romer laser arm—are key to success in this role.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nMachine Setup & Operation – Set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and operate hydraulic presses and TRUMPF TruBend machines to produce parts to internal and customer specifications.\nTooling & Adjustments – Change out tools and adjust bends according to punch height and bend radius calculations to ensure quality parts.\nCNC Programming – Change and/or create bend programs in CAD/SolidWorks to support production requirements.\nTroubleshooting – Recognize issues with bends and troubleshoot the forming process to identify and correct root causes.\nQuality Inspection – Check parts using a Romer laser arm and precision measuring equipment to verify conformance to print.\nPreventive Maintenance – Perform routine maintenance on TRUMPF TruBend machines to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.\nWorkplace Organization – Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company safety and 5S standards.\nDocumentation – Complete all required job documentation accurately and in a timely manner.\n\nRequirements:\n\nHigh School Diploma or GED; vocational training preferred\nMinimum 2 years of experience with stamping equipment or metal forming\nForklift operator’s license preferred\nAbility to multitask in a fast-paced environment\nStrong mathematical ability and mechanical aptitude\nAbility to read blueprints and working understanding of GD&T\nProficiency with precision measuring instruments\nBasic CAD and CAM programming ability (SolidWorks experience a plus)\nGood problem-solving skills\nStrong teamwork and communication skills\nMust be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the shift; must be able to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds\nMust have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus\nMust be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment that may include fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noise levels\nNo travel required\nMust be eligible to work in the United States (U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship); E-Verify employer\n\nPosition Type and Expected Hours:\n\nThis is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week, with overtime as needed. Days and hours required may vary.\n\nShifts include:\n\n2nd Shift – Monday–Thursday, 3:30 pm–2:00 am ($1.00 shift premium per hour)\n\nAbout Technique:\n\nTechnique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.\n\nOur employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.\n\nTechnique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.\n\nBenefits:\n\nPaid Time Off\nHealth Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nLife Insurance\nDisability Insurance\nHealth Savings Account\nFlexible Spending Account\n401(k)\n401(k) Matching\nProfessional Development\nReferral Program\nPaid Training\nOn The Job Training\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 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