Night-Shift Brake Press Operator

Valmont Industries; Nebraska; On-site; USD 42,705 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is hiring a Brake Press Operator for a full-time night shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). The role involves setting up and operating a brake press, loading metal sheets, bending parts, inspecting quality, and assisting in training others.

Candidates should read blueprints, perform basic math, and maintain safety with PPE. Eligible applicants should have at least 1 year of production experience and be willing to become forklift-certified.

Qualifications

• One (1) year production experience.
• Ability to perform simple math, fractions and decimal conversions.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Must become Valmont trained and certified in forklift operation.
• High safety awareness and proper use of PPE.
• Experience with brake presses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, load, and move metal sheet onto the conveyor of the brake press.
• Bend metal sheet using the brake press.
• Inspect each bent part for correct bend quality.
• Send sheet to seam operation after brake press procedures.
• Recognize lamination and material defects and notify QA or supervisor.
• Assist in training Brake Press Operator.
• Handle inventory and storage decisions as needed.

Skills

Production experience

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Forklift training

Safety awareness

PPE usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brake press

PLC controlled machinery

Job description

Valmont Industries in Valley, NE is hiring a Brake Press Operator for a full-time night shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.). The role involves setting up and operating a brake press, loading metal sheets, bending parts, inspecting quality, and assisting in training others.

Candidates should read blueprints, perform basic math, and maintain safety with PPE. Eligible applicants should have at least 1 year of production experience and be willing to become forklift-certified.