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Press Brake & Punch Press Trainee -- Metalforming Operations

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Portage, MI 49002 • $20.00 to $20.25 / hr • 9/18/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Grow Your Manufacturing Career From Day One

Join a production team where you’ll learn to turn flat sheet metal into finished components using industry-standard equipment. You’ll receive structured instruction, hands-on practice, and clear operating procedures every step of the way.

Your impact
  • Run core metalforming equipment: punch presses, shears, rolls, power brakes, and saws.
  • Perform precision cutting, bending, straightening, and forming of sheet metal parts.
  • Fabricate simple shop aids (stops, guides, feeding aids, blocks) to improve workflow.
  • Adhere to documented procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
  • Execute routine production activities and make basic decisions using standard SOPs.
What we’re looking for
  • No experience neededtraining provided.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
  • Hands-on mechanical interest and willingness to learn fabrication techniques.
Core proficiencies
  • Machine Setups for Production Runs
  • Light Fabricator

This is a great fit if you value clear direction, reliable processes, and the chance to build technical skills on real equipment.