CNC Press Brake Operator: Heavy Plate Forming (1st/2nd)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to form carbon steel parts to specification. You will select tooling, set up programs, and perform precision bends on a range from sheet to heavy plate, while ensuring safety, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year CNC press brake experience, blueprint reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year press brake experience (CNC preferred) in steel fabrication or service-center setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and use precision measurement tools.
• Proficient with material handling and safe rigging; lift up to 50 lbs and stand/bend for extended periods.
• Must be comfortable with 1st or 2nd shift and overtime up to 12-hour shifts Monday–Saturday.

Responsabilités

• Read and interpret blueprints; verify grade, thickness, and heat/lot identification before processing.
• Set up press brake (tool selection, die alignment, back-gauge setup, program entry/offsets) and perform first-article inspections.
• Form components with precision, adjusting for springback, tooling wear, and material variation.
• Use calipers, protractors, height gauges, and tape to verify angles and dimensions; document QC in ERP/routers.
• Handle material using overhead crane and/or forklift; tag parts with heat numbers and work orders for traceability.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and request service for issues.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout when required.
• Support other production tasks to meet schedule.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Safety compliance

Material handling

Overhead crane operation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CNC press brake

ERP systems

Forklift operation

Heat-number traceability

5S / housekeeping

Description du poste

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced CNC Press Brake Operator to form carbon steel parts to specification. You will select tooling, set up programs, and perform precision bends on a range from sheet to heavy plate, while ensuring safety, quality, and throughput.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year CNC press brake experience, blueprint reading skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend shifts may be required.