Press Brake Operator 3st Shift - Starting at $23 Hourly

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation support

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas in Lancaster, SC is seeking a Press Brake Operator for 1st shift to set up, operate, and program a press brake safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, quality inspections, changeovers, and data documentation. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety, and continuous improvement on the production line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Ability to read and understand work orders.
• Reliable work history and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production equipment and set up for operation.
• Operate the press brake and perform basic programming.
• Conduct first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure quality.
• Assist with equipment changeovers and maintenance tasks.
• Document production data and communicate issues to supervision.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and follow procedures.
• Collaborate with team to meet production goals.
• Support training of others as needed.

Skills

Instruction following

Reading comprehension

Basic math

Measuring devices

Computer skills

Work orders

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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

Benefits

• 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