Brake Press Operator

Trillium Staffing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K options

401K match

Monthly Production Bonus

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Nashville, TN for a 520-hour contract‑to‑hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment. Schedule is first shift, Mon–Fri, 7:00AM–3:30PM/5:30PM, with mandatory OT as needed. Pay rate $21–$24 per hour, based on experience.

Opportunities to learn steel-processing and advance within the company. Ideal candidates have experience with shears or brake press equipment and a background in steel fabrication or manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating brake presses or similar metal-processing equipment.
• Steel/metal fabrication or industrial experience is a plus.
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand basic fractions.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial shear and/or brake press equipment to process steel per specs.
• Set up and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret work orders and measurements.
• Measure and verify material before and during processing.
• Cut, bend, form, and process steel to required dimensions.
• Inspect finished material for accuracy and quality.
• Move, position and stage steel materials safely.
• Work with heavy and oversized steel products.
• Identify and report equipment, material or quality issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Assist with material-handling and production duties as needed.
• Work in a smaller team in a fast-paced steel service center.

Skills

Brake press operation

Shears operation

Reading blueprints/work orders

Tape measure reading

Math basics

Safety procedures

PPE compliance

Material handling

Tools

Brake press

Shears

Job description

Trillium Staffing is now seeking Brake Press Operators for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Nashville, TN!

Join a busy Nashville steel operation where your experience with shears, brake presses and steel processing can make an immediate impact! This is a 520-hour contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential to become a permanent employee. High performers may be considered for early hire‑on!

Schedule is 1st Shift, Monday through Friday,7:00AM – 3:30PM/5:30PM. Employees are currently working mandatory OT as needed. Pay rate is$21–$24+/hr, based on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial shears and/or brake press equipment to process steel and metal products according to customer specifications
• Set up and operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Read and interpret work orders, measurements and basic production specifications
• Accurately measure and verify material before and during processing
• Cut, bend, form and process steel to required dimensions
• Inspect finished material for accuracy, quality and proper specifications
• Safely move, position and stage steel materials throughout the work area
• Work with heavy and oversized steel products
• Identify and report equipment, material or quality issues
• Follow all company safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform general material‑handling and production duties as needed
• Work as part of a smaller team in a fast‑paced steel service center environment

Benefits:

Once hired permanently, candidates will have access to the company’s employee benefits and long-term career opportunities.

• Paid training as needed
• Opportunity to learn additional steel-processing and skilled‑trade equipment
• Long‑term growth potential

Competitive Benefits plan available 30 days after direct hire, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• After 1 year of employment:

• 401K options
• 401K match
• Monthly Production Bonus

• Previous experience operating a shear, brake press, press brake or similar metal‑processing equipment
• Steel, metal fabrication, manufacturing or industrial experience is a plus
• Ability to read a tape measure and understand math and basic fractions
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push and pull materials as needed
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial environment
• Steel-toe boots required to be worn.

Preferred:

• Previous Punch Press, Turret Punch, Laser, Plasma, Metal Stamping, CNC Machine, Metal Saw and/or Slitter experience is VERY helpful!
• Steel service center or metal-processing experience
• Experience reading work orders, blueprints or basic fabrication specifications
• Experience operating other industrial cutting, forming or fabrication equipment
• Heavy equipment or material-handling experience
• Candidates with transferable metalworking, fabrication or machine‑operator skills may be considered and trained on specific equipment

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.