2nd Shift Press Brake Operator — Precision Metal Bending

Utility Metals; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Life & Disability

Job summary

Utility Metals in Louisville, KY is seeking a 2nd shift Press Brake Operator. You will set up, adjust, and operate press brake machinery to bend and form heavy-duty steel components for our industrial storage products.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and performing quality checks to meet our obsessively overbuilt standards. Training is provided; schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00pm–3:30am.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy steel objects and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings/blueprints, a standard tape measure, and perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with manual or CNC machinery.
• Work environment is a non-temperature-regulated facility with moderate to loud noise levels.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical, and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and program press brake machines by selecting the correct dies, punches, and back gauges according to blueprint specifications.
• Form and bend sheet metal and steel plate to precise angles and dimensions for cabinets, workstations, and carts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, job orders, and technical drawings to determine material requirements and bending sequences.
• Inspect finished components using measuring tools (calipers, squares, and tape measures) to ensure strict adherence to high-quality standards.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and ensure a clean, safe, and highly organized workstation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual & CNC machinery

Quality inspection

Heavy lifting

Tools

Press brake machinery

Job description

Utility Metals in Louisville, KY is seeking a 2nd shift Press Brake Operator. You will set up, adjust, and operate press brake machinery to bend and form heavy-duty steel components for our industrial storage products.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting tooling, and performing quality checks to meet our obsessively overbuilt standards. Training is provided; schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00pm–3:30am.