Lead Brake Operator — Metal Roofing Fabrication

Construction Metal Products, Inc.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

Coastal Metal Roofing Supply, a Gibraltar company, seeks a Lead Brake Operator in Ladson, SC to oversee roll forming and brake machines in a fast-paced metal roofing shop.

Lead, train, and support production staff, interpret shop drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining safety standards. Schedule: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; Fri 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, with health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), and bonus program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of metal roofing fabrication experience.
• Experience operating roll formers and brake equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production specifications.
• Ability to lead, train, and support production team members.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor multiple roll formers and brake machines to manufacture metal roofing products.
• Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
• Read and interpret production orders, specifications, shop drawings, and fabrication documents.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate workflow and production priorities to meet delivery schedules and customer deadlines.
• Train, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to shop personnel.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and promptly communicate equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Roll forming machines

Brake machines

Job description

Coastal Metal Roofing Supply, a Gibraltar company, seeks a Lead Brake Operator in Ladson, SC to oversee roll forming and brake machines in a fast-paced metal roofing shop.

Lead, train, and support production staff, interpret shop drawings, and ensure quality while maintaining safety standards. Schedule: Mon-Thu 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; Fri 7:00 AM–1:00 PM, with health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), and bonus program.