Press Brake - 2nd Shift - SSC North

Southern Specialties | Tulsa, OK; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Shift premium 11.5%

Climate-controlled facility

Growth opportunities

Quality team

Job summary

Southern Specialties in Tulsa, OK is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our Evening Team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help produce high-quality sheet metal components using CNC press brake equipment in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy precision machinery and take pride in dependable workmanship, we’d like to hear from you. The position offers a four-day workweek, a shift premium, and opportunities to grow your skills on our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous press brake, fabrication, or metal‑forming experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on the shop floor.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC hydraulic press brake equipment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, layouts, sketches, and work instructions.
• Selecting and installing the correct punches, dies, and tooling.
• Loading and running CNC programs independently.
• Producing parts that meet tight-tolerance specifications.
• Deburring and finishing parts as needed.
• Inspecting work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Using materials efficiently to minimize scrap and waste.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Detail orientation

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Attendance reliability

Tools

Certified caliper

Tape measure

Angle finder

Job description

Aside from working in the company of some incredibly talented co-workers, we offer numerous benefits from signing bonuses to new employees, referral rewards to current employees, as well as offer wellness programs to lower insurance premiums!

We pride ourselves on performance at Southern. By fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability, our team delivers on its promises. We’re dedicated to solving problems and continuously improving our people and processes so we can produce the best product and services to our customers. Team members at Southern Specialties are honest, organized and trustworthy. We strive to encourage one another, lead by example and celebrate our victories together.

Position:Press Brake - 2nd Shift - SSC North

Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Id:298

# of Openings:1

Looking for a steady schedule, premium pay, and a long weekend every week?

Southern Specialties is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our Evening Team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll help produce high-quality sheet metal components using state‑of‑the‑art CNC press brake equipment in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy working with precision machinery, take pride in producing quality work, and want to be part of a team that values craftsmanship and dependability, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Work with Us?

• Four-day workweek - Monday through Thursday
• 11.5% shift premium on top of your base hourly wage
• Climate-controlled facility
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a precision manufacturing environment
• Work alongside a team committed to quality and continuous improvement

Schedule

Monday - Thursday
3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

What You’ll Do

As a Press Brake Operator, you’ll play a key role in transforming raw materials into precision components by:

• Setting up and operating CNC hydraulic press brake equipment
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, layouts, sketches, and work instructions
• Selecting and installing the correct punches, dies, and tooling
• Loading and running CNC programs independently
• Producing parts that meet tight-tolerance specifications
• Deburring and finishing parts as needed
• Inspecting work to ensure quality standards are met
• Using materials efficiently to minimize scrap and waste
• Maintaining a safe and organized work area

What We’re Looking For

• Previous press brake, fabrication, or metal‑forming experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on the shop floor
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic

Required Tools

Employees must own or be willing to purchase:

• Certified 12\" Caliper
• Tape Measure
• Angle Finder

Physical Requirements

Generally, 95% of the normal work shift requires standing, bending, squatting, and climbing while running production, inspecting work and machines and checking procedures.

Job requires moving of material and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifting devices should be used when possible. Parts must be lifted, pulled, pushed, and held in place, sometimes without benefit of material handling devices due to limited space and confined areas in and around machines.

Safety‑Sensitive Designation

• Jobs which involve one or more tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others are considered safety‑sensitive. This position is safety‑sensitive because, in addition to the essential functions, it also involves performing one or more of the following essential tasks or duties:
• The handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal or transport of hazardous material
• The operation of a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or power tools