JOB DETAILS

Second Shift Brake Press Operator

CompanyMonti, Inc.
LocationCincinnati
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 25, 2026
About The Company
For over 50 years, Monti Inc. has been a vertically integrated manufacturer serving the electrical distribution, switchgear, transformer, and OEM industries. We specialize in the precision fabrication and machining of conductors, insulators, and engineered steel and copper components—supporting critical infrastructure across North America. Unlike niche suppliers, Monti offers end-to-end capabilities across multiple material classes and manufacturing services, enabling customers to consolidate vendors, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Whether you need rapid prototyping or high-volume production, we deliver with repeatable quality, agility, and speed-to-market. Our facilities combine highly skilled tradespeople with advanced manufacturing technology, including fabrication, stamping, CNC machining, automated epoxy coating, robotic welding, and in-house tool & die. We manufacture to tight tolerances, support both build-to-print and design-for-manufacturing models, and maintain a strong focus on first-pass yield, quality and on-time delivery. Our corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, OH anchors our core operations in copper, insulation, and sheet metal fabrication—featuring in-house die design and build, progressive stamping, and CNC precision machining. Our national footprint includes: 📍 Sumter, SC – Fabrication of rigid insulation, copper bus bar fabrication, and light mechanical assembly 📍 Greenwood, SC (2 facilities) – High-volume copper stamping, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, powder coating, Copper bus bar fabrication, and automated fluidized bed epoxy coating 📍 Cincinnati, OH (Plating Division) – Industrial Silver, Tin and Zinc plating 📍 Santa Teresa, NM (MSW Facility) – Copper machining, sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and downstream finishing At Monti, we don’t just fabricate components—we engineer scalable solutions that drive performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency across North America.
About the Role

Description

CNC Press Brake Operator

Job Summary:

The Brake Press Operator will set up and operate metal equipment including CNC press brake and other related equipment to manufacture sheet metal, copper, lexan, and formex products according to work order and specifications.


Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Performs all activities in a safe manner always utilizing required PPE.
  • Sets up and operates equipment that forms sheet metal according to work order, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Verifies all parts meet requirements through standard inspection practices.
  • Maintains machinery through TPM practices.
  • Maintains documentation as required.
  • Repairs damaged sheet metal if cost effective.
  • Reworks sheet metal to latest revisions, variances, or engineering changes if cost effective.
  • Complies with company’s performance and conduct policies.
  • Maintains regular work attendance.
  • Starts, stops, and sets up press brake machines in a safe manner.
  • Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
  • Runs secondary machines as needed.
  • Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

  • Knowledge of blueprint reading.
  • Knowledge of tool selection based on part being manufactured.
  • Knowledge of calculating flat sizes using material bend allowance.
  • Basic math skills (ex. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction decimal equivalents).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Mechanical inclination.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Interpersonal and written communication.
  • Persistence when faced with problems.

Abilities:

  • Set up and operate a CNC machine.
  • Function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
  • Work well with others on a team.
  • Solve problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Follow instructions and processes.
  • Use inspection tools.
  • Provide own tools (ex. Calipers, squares, protractor).
  • Willingness to have performance measured daily.

Required Education and Experience:

  • 1 year directly related experience or training.
  • Basic brake knowledge.
  • Preferred Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Bystronic or Accur Press experience.

Physical Requirements:

  • Uncontrolled environmental conditions: noise, dust, dirt, and mobile equipment.
  • Routine, repetitive lifting up to 35 lbs., occasional, heavy lifting, and pushing / pulling 10 lbs. regularly, 1 to 10 hours per day.
  • Any combination of standing, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, and walking 8 to 10 hours per day.
  • Ability to work up to 8-10 hour shifts and overtime as required by the work.
  • Use of all limbs, dexterous and steady use of hands and arms for long periods of time.
  • Simultaneous mental and muscular coordination, visual and audio awareness of surrounding area.

Monti, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills
Blueprint ReadingTool SelectionBend Allowance CalculationBasic MathComputer SkillsMechanical InclinationOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPersistenceCnc OperationInspection ToolsTpm Practices6S Standards
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Brake Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating CNC press brake and related equipment to manufacture sheet metal, copper, lexan, and formex products according to specifications and work orders. This includes performing all activities safely, verifying part quality through inspection, and maintaining machinery using TPM practices.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
233
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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