Brake Operator

IES Infrastructure; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate hire

Career growth

On-the-job training

Safety-focused team

Competitive pay

Job summary

Wedlake Enclosure Systems in Tulsa, OK is seeking Brake Operator to join our growing manufacturing team. You will operate and set up press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to drawings and quality standards.

Candidates should be safety-minded, detail-oriented, and capable of working with precision in a fast-paced environment. Experience with blueprints, measuring tools, and basic preventive maintenance is preferred; CNC press brake experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Proficient with measuring and inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Experience with press brake setups and metal forming is a plus.
• Experience operating CNC press brake equipment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to form and bend metal components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and manufacturing instructions.
• Select tooling and perform machine setups for production jobs.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring tools.
• Inspect parts to meet quality standards and customer specs.
• Maintain production schedules while ensuring quality and throughput.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

CNC press brake experience

Tools

CNC press brake equipment

Job description

Brake Operator (Manufacturing) - Tulsa, OK

Wedlake Enclosure Systems is hiring Brake Operators to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate and set up press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Successful candidates are safety‑minded, detail‑oriented, and committed to producing high‑quality work in a fast‑paced production environment.

We have multiple openings available on 1st and 2nd shifts, offering stable, full‑time employment and opportunities for career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in press brake operation, metal fabrication, machine operation, manufacturing, or blueprint reading who are looking to build a long‑term career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy working with precision equipment, and want to be part of a successful fabrication team, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to form and bend metal components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and manufacturing instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling and perform machine setups for assigned production jobs.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and throughput expectations.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-4 years of fabrication, manufacturing, or press brake experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic understanding of metal forming principles and fabrication processes.
• Ability to perform machine setups and make basic adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and safety.
• Experience operating CNC press brake equipment is a plus.
• Experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environments is preferred.

Why Wedlake?

• Multiple openings available with immediate hire opportunities.
• Stable, growing manufacturing company with long‑term career potential.
• Opportunities to develop and advance your skills in press brake operation and metal fabrication.
• On-the-job training and continuous skill development.
• Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Competitive pay, steady full‑time work, and advancement opportunities.

Job Locations

US-OK-Tulsa

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

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