Press Brake / Saw Operator (2nd Shift)

Pay: $22.40/hour
Shift: Monday–Friday | 4:00 PM–12:30 AM (includes a dinner period)
Training Requirement: Must be available to train on 1st shift for the first few weeks before moving to 2nd shift.

Job Duties

• Work from verbal instructions, sketches, blueprints, factory orders, templates, bills of material, and cutting lists.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment including square shear, power press brake, plate roll, and angle roll (and saw equipment as assigned).
• Move material to and from machines manually or using cranes .
• Inspect parts for accuracy and verify quantities produced.
• Replace tooling and consumables as needed (drills, saw blades, dies, etc.).
• Perform basic maintenance such as greasing, oiling, and minor adjustments.
• Construct basic tools/forms when high tolerances are not required.
• Use a cutting torch to:
• Cut scrap metal for disposal
• Notch material during plate shear operations
• Support flanging operations as needed
• Tack weld and/or weld rolled shells and braces as required during plate rolling operations.
• Report abnormal equipment or product conditions to the supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ year of machine operating experience preferred , especially with square shear, press brake, and plate/angle roll .
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, factory orders, and bills of material.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, steel toe shoes).
• Ability to work while in motion on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and stretching.
• Ability to push/pull/carry 50–100 lbs .
• Ability to work in a typical production-floor noise environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and ascend stairs for installations.
• Must pass a satisfactory physical exam, alcohol screen, and drug screen.