Press Brake Operator 1st Shift - Starting at $23 Hourly

Klöckner & Co SE; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip/DB

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Lancaster, SC is seeking a Press Brake Operator for 1st shift to set up, operate and program a press brake.

The role includes equipment prep, quality inspections, training teammates, and solving production issues while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Candidates should have high school diploma and basic math, reading/comprehension, and basic computer skills; 1st shift hours 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reading and comprehension of written instructions.
• Basic math for measurements and calculations.
• Knowledge of using measuring devices.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Attention to detail with precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation: Prepare production equipment for operation by making necessary setup adjustments and assisting with equipment changeovers.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards and customer specifications by conducting first-piece and in-process inspections, completing production control charts, analyzing data, and making equipment adjustments as needed
• Training: Assist in training others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices.
• Machine Operation: Solve production process problems, make equipment adjustments, and report production and quality data. Communicate decisions made and refer questions to the supervisor as necessary
• Operational Maintenance: Follow policies and procedures to maintain production operations, including managing equipment, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Report needed changes
• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure the proper operation of equipment by adhering to preventative maintenance policies and procedures. Report needed changes and repairs
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to the team effort by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives

Skills

Reading & Comprehension

Basic Math

Instruction Following

Computer Skills

Work Orders

Measuring Devices

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Press Brake Operator 1st Shift - Starting at $23 Hourly

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: PRESS005049

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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IMS
Lancaster, SC 29720, USA

Description

Job Summary

Processes quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake.

• 1st Shift Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation: Prepare production equipment for operation by making necessary setup adjustments and assisting with equipment changeovers.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards and customer specifications by conducting first-piece and in-process inspections, completing production control charts, analyzing data, and making equipment adjustments as needed
• Training: Assist in training others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices.
• Machine Operation: Solve production process problems, make equipment adjustments, and report production and quality data. Communicate decisions made and refer questions to the supervisor as necessary
• Operational Maintenance: Follow policies and procedures to maintain production operations, including managing equipment, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Report needed changes
• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure the proper operation of equipment by adhering to preventative maintenance policies and procedures. Report needed changes and repairs
• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Team Collaboration: Contribute to the team effort by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives

Qualifications

• Instruction Following: Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
• Reading and Comprehension: Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions
• Basic Math: Ability to understand and use basic math for measurements and calculations
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Measuring Devices: Knowledge of using measuring devices
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting
• Work Orders: Ability to read and understand work orders
• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

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