METAL FABRICATOR (PRESS BRAKE) Weekend Shift

Owen Industries; Carter Lake (IA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life/AD&D and Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and 9 paid holidays

Wellness program

Certifications and career advancement

Zusammenfassung

PVS Metals, part of Owen Industries, Carter Lake, IA, is hiring a Press Brake Operator for a Fri–Sun shift from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. You’ll be paid for 40 hours each week while only working 36, plus a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus.

The role offers competitive wages: $21–$28 per hour and a robust benefits package. You’ll set up and run hydraulic press brakes, read blueprints and GD&T, measure to tight tolerances, and perform in‑process quality checks.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on press brake operating experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Experience measuring with digital calipers to 0.001 inch.
• Able to set up jobs independently including back gauge programming.
• Willingness to work Friday–Sunday schedule.

Aufgaben

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes per specs.
• Read blueprints, GD&T, and tolerances.
• Achieve bend tolerances to ±0.005 inches.
• Perform in-process quality checks and document deviations.
• Adjust tooling and back gauges to maintain accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Caliper and micrometer use

Quality inspection

Tooling selection

Tools

Hydraulic press brakes

Jobbeschreibung

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Manual Labor PVS Metals SC, Carter Lake, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

Salary Range: $21.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Press Brake Operator | $21-$28/hr + $3,000 Hiring Bonus | Work 36, Get Paid for 40

PVS Metals (Owen Industries) - Carter Lake, IA (Near Downtown Omaha) | Fri-Sun, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Precision Is Your Craft. 3 Days of Work. 40 Hours of Pay.

That's not a typo. At PVS Metals, our weekend shift press brake operators work Friday through Sunday - 36 hours - and get paid for a full 40. Add in a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus and a pay range that rewards real experience, and this is an opportunity worth looking at.

If you can set up and run a press brake to tight tolerances, read a blueprint like second nature, and take genuine pride in parts that come out right the first time - we want to talk.

The Details

• Hours: Friday-Sun, 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Paid hours: 40 hrs/week - even though you only work 36
• Four weekdays off - Monday through Thursday are yours
• Hiring & Retention Bonus:$3,000 paid in installments

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes according to customer requirements and job specs
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T symbols to understand part geometry and tolerances
• Achieve bend accuracy to tolerances of ±0.005" or tighter using calibrated measuring tools
• Use precision instruments including digital calipers, micrometers, protractors, and angle gauges with confidence and accuracy
• Perform in-process quality checks and document and report any deviations from spec
• Make real-time adjustments to tooling, back gauges, and bend sequences to maintain part accuracy
• Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punch profiles for each job
• Assist with part packaging and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Support continuous improvement efforts and flag process issues proactively

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on press brake operating experience - more is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to measure to 0.001" with digital calipers and hold angle accuracy within 0.5°
• Comfortable setting up jobs independently, including back gauge programming and tooling selection
• Familiarity with hydraulic press or punch operations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving skills and unwavering attention to detail
• Reliable team player with a proactive attitude who doesn't need to be micromanaged
• Available and committed to a consistent Friday-Sunday schedule

What's In It For You

$21-$28/hr depending on experience $3,000 hiring & retention bonus - paid out over your first year Paid for 40 hours - every week - while only working 36 Four weekdays off - Monday through Thursday are yours Health, Dental & Vision insurance Life/AD&D and Disability coverage 401(k) with company match PTO and 9 paid holidays - accrual begins immediately Wellness program with premium incentives Opportunities for certifications and career advancement Clean, safe, and organized work environment

Benefits begin the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why PVS Metals?

PVS Metals is part of Owen Industries, a decades-long leader in the steel industry - built on a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the people who make it happen. We're customer-focused to our core, and we know that the quality of our team directly determines the quality of our work. You'll find some of the most skilled and experienced people in the industry here, working in a positive, safe environment where good work is recognized and growth is supported.

The technical discipline, attention to detail, and work ethic you built in service translate directly to this role. PVS Metals and Owen Industries are proud to be Veteran-friendly employers committed to providing opportunities and a supportive environment for those who have served.

Owen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.