2nd Shift Press Brake Operator - $3/hr Shift Premium

QuikCut LLC; Fairfax (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

2nd shift premium: +$3/hour

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays after 90 days

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Telemedicine access

Free company uniforms

Stable year-round employment

Job summary

QuikCut LLC on second shift is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to set up and operate brake press equipment, bending and forming metal parts to exact specifications. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure quality through inspection and documentation.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a growing manufacturing environment with competitive benefits and a Monday-Thursday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience operating a press brake, CNC brake press, or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal parts according to work orders, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• Select the proper tooling and perform machine setup and calibration for each production run.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate part production.
• Inspect completed parts to verify dimensions, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and daily equipment inspections.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Tools

CNC brake press

Job description

Description

QuikCut is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our fabrication team on 2nd shift. If you take pride in precision, enjoy working with state-of-the-art equipment, and want to be part of a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.

As a Press Brake Operator, you'll set up and operate brake press equipment to fabricate high-quality metal components that meet exact customer specifications. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will play a key role in delivering exceptional products to our customers.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend, form, and fabricate metal parts according to work orders, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• Select the proper tooling and perform machine setup and calibration for each production run.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions to ensure accurate part production.
• Inspect completed parts to verify dimensions, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and daily equipment inspections.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience operating a press brake, CNC brake press, or similar metal fabrication equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 75 pounds.

Why Choose QuikCut?

• Weekly pay
• Monday-Thursday schedule
• 2nd shift pays $3/hour more
• Unlimited accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning on your first day
• Paid holidays (eligible after 90 days)
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on the first 5% you contribute
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Telemedicine access
• Free company uniforms
• Stable, year-round employment with a growing manufacturer