Brake Press Operator

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Quarterly performance bonus

PTO, Holidays, Bereavement, Jury Duty

401k with matching

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Motor Controls Inc. (MCI) is seeking a Press Brake Operator to set up and run CNC press brake equipment, forming sheet metal per drawings and plans. You will install tooling, adjust settings, and inspect parts to ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, selecting tooling, measuring parts, and documenting production data while maintaining a clean, safe work area. Evening shift available in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Read and follow blueprints, setup plans, and quality instructions.
• Set up CNC press brake equipment and adjust tooling for each job.
• Use basic shop math to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Read blueprints, bend drawings, and production instructions.
• Operate measuring tools to ensure part conformity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake equipment to form sheet metal parts.
• Install tooling and verify machine settings for each job.
• Read blueprints and production instructions for accurate parts.
• Measure parts with tape, calipers, and gauges for quality checks.
• Make angle/back-gauge adjustments to maintain dimensions.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections for nonconforming parts.
• Move materials safely, lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Document production info and report concerns to supervisor.
• Keep area clean and follow PPE and safety requirements.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Press brake setup

Shop math basics

Measuring with tools

Reading tolerances

Safety procedures

Tools

Trumpf press brake

Job description

About Us

MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!

MCI is a 46-year-old industry leader in the design, manufacture, and assembly of electrical controls, electrical enclosures, irrigation pumps and controls, municipal and commercial pump stations, water purification systems and design-to-order metal fabrications. We serve a variety of industries with standard and custom products including water pumping, oil production-drill and refining controls, wastewater treatment, conveying, baggage conveying, handling, and more!

Job Summary

The Press Brake Operator sets up and operates CNC press brake equipment to form sheet metal components according to drawings, setup plans, and production requirements. This position is responsible for installing tooling, adjusting machine settings, inspecting finished parts, and maintaining safe, accurate, and efficient production.

Pay

Starting at $24.00 per hour

Available Schedule(s)

Monday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake equipment, including Trumpf machines, to form sheet metal components according to drawings, work orders, and setup plans.
• Select, install, and verify the correct tooling and machine settings for each job.
• Read and interpret blueprints, bend drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and production instructions.
• Measure and inspect parts using tape measures, calipers, protractors, angle gauges, and other measuring tools.
• Make angle, back-gauge, and machine adjustments as needed to maintain required dimensions and quality standards.
• Complete first-piece and in-process inspections; identify, segregate, and report nonconforming parts.
• Handle, stage, and move raw materials and finished parts safely, including lifting materials weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Maintain accurate production information and promptly communicate equipment, tooling, quality, or material concerns to the supervisor.
• Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized, follow all PPE and safety requirements, and assist with other machines or production tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience setting up or operating a press brake, preferably CNC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, setup plans, work instructions, safety rules, and quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of basic shop math, angles, fractions, decimals, and metric measurements.
• Ability to use common measuring tools and make basic angle or machine corrections to produce conforming parts.
• Ability to stand and move for most of the shift, lift up to 60 pounds, work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment, and work overtime when production needs require it.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Trumpf press brake equipment.
• Experience independently completing tooling changes, machine setup, program selection, and production adjustments.
• Experience in a custom, high-mix, or design-to-order metal fabrication environment.
• Familiarity with first-piece inspection, ISO 9001 quality practices, lean manufacturing, or 5S standards.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (including a free HSA plan option!)
• Quarterly performance bonus
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Bereavement, and Paid Jury Duty
• 401k with matching
• Employer-paid life insuranceReferral bonus program

Exempt : No

Type : Full Time

Department : Sheet Metal

Location : 10661 Newkirk St., Dallas, TX 75220