Brake Press Operator - 2nd shift

Tappwfs; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Workforce Solutions is seeking a Brake Press Operator for the 2nd shift in El Paso, TX. You will program, set up, and operate a hydraulic brake press directly from blueprints, ensuring parts meet specifications.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and quality, with a Monday–Friday schedule 2:00 PM–10:30 PM. Weekend overtime is optional, onsite work only, and you will own the bending process from program to inspection.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprint details and tolerances.
• Ability to use calipers, tape measures, and other inspection tools to verify parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hydraulic brake press, entering programs directly into the machine from blueprint specifications.
• Set up equipment by selecting, loading, and aligning punches and dies for each job.
• Create bending programs using blueprint details and required angles or offsets.
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections to verify accuracy and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Verify part dimensions using measurement tools and maintain quality output.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Report equipment issues to supervisor to prevent downtime and ensure safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly processing area and complete information entry accurately.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Reading calipers and tape measures

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Machining processes understanding

Lift up to 40 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Job description

Program, set up, and run a hydraulic brake press on a steady Monday to Friday 2nd shift, where your blueprint skills drive every part.

09th October, 2026

Brake Press Operator | 2nd Shift | Monday to Friday

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with weekend overtime only if you want it.

Pay Rate: $20.65/hr

A skilled role where you program the machine yourself, straight from the blueprint.

A team that puts safety, quality, and accuracy first.

Know your way around a brake press and want a role that uses everything you know? This position puts you in charge of the whole process, from reading the blueprint and building the bend program to setting up tooling and inspecting the first part off the machine. And with a consistent Monday to Friday 2nd shift, your weekends stay yours unless you choose to pick up extra hours.

You’ll enter programs directly into the machine based on blueprint specifications, calculate bend deductions, angles, and offsets, and select and align the right punches and dies for each job. Then you’ll verify your work with first-off and in-process inspections so every part meets spec.

This is precision work for someone who takes pride in getting it right the first time. Your attention to detail and your care for the equipment keep production moving safely and on time.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Plenty of operator roles have you running programs someone else wrote. Here, you build the bending programs yourself using blueprint details, bend deductions, and required angles or offsets, so your technical skill is put to real use every shift. You own setup, programming, inspection, and basic maintenance, which means more responsibility and more chances to show what you can do. With voluntary weekend overtime, you also decide how much extra you want to earn.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate a hydraulic brake press, entering programs directly into the machine based on blueprint specifications
• Set up equipment by selecting, loading, and aligning the right punches and dies for each job
• Create bending programs using bend deductions, blueprint details, and required angles or offsets
• Perform first-off and in-process inspections to verify accuracy and make sure parts meet specifications
• Verify part dimensions using tape measures, calipers, and other inspection tools
• Handle routine basic maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, and monitoring machine condition
• Report equipment issues to your supervisor right away to prevent downtime and keep the area safe
• Keep the processing area clean, safe, and orderly, and complete all required information entry accurately

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of brake press operation experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• A strong understanding of machining processes and brake press operations
• Skill in taking accurate measurements with calipers, tape measures, and other inspection tools
• Basic knowledge of first-off and in-process inspections
• Ability to perform routine maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently
• Ability to read, write, and interpret instructions
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to catch errors and maintain high-quality output
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs
• A strong safety mindset

Compensation and Work Model

• Compensation is competitive and will be discussed during the screening process.
• Schedule: 2nd Shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Weekend overtime is available on a voluntary basis.
• Work model: Onsite.

Location and Travel

This role is based onsite in El Paso, Tx - West Side.

About TAPP Workforce Solutions

TAPP Workforce Solutions is a specialized recruitment and workforce solutions firm supporting organizations across skilled trades, engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. We act as an extension of our clients’ teams, delivering thoughtful, relationship-driven hiring solutions focused on long-term fit, performance, and retention.