Press Brake Operator - 3rd Shift- Staring at $19 Hourly

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance - Medical/Prescript./

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

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a press brake operator responsible for setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake to produce quality parts safely and efficiently. Starting pay is $19 hourly with a $1.50 third-shift differential.

Shifts run 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with overtime available as needed. Responsibilities include equipment prep, quality inspections, training assistance, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment to support production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions accurately.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Proficiency with measuring devices.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination (vision, hearing, mobility).
• Demonstrated reliable work history and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Preparation: set up production equipment and adjust/changeovers as needed.
• Quality Assurance: perform first-piece and in-process inspections and document results.
• Training: assist in training others on procedures and best practices.
• Machine Operation: operate press brake, troubleshoot, adjust equipment, report data to supervisor.

Skills

Instruction Following

Reading and Comprehension

Basic Math

Measuring Devices

Computer Skills

Work Orders

Physical Examination

Reliability

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The press brake operator is responsible for processing quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake. Starting at $19 hourly 3rd Shift Differential $1.50.

• 3rd Shift Hours: 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions/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
• Tuition reimbursement