Press Brake Operator (Night Shift)

Gulf Island & Englobal; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island in Houma, LA, is seeking a Press Brake Operator to join our fabrication shop. You will operate press brake machines to bend and form sheet metal for generator enclosures, reading blueprints and ensuring accuracy.

Responsibilities include setup, tooling selection, quality checks and adherence to safety. The role requires 1+ years of press brake experience, ability to read measurements, and passing drug, background and medical screenings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience operating a press brake.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate press brake machines to bend, form or punch sheet metal according to blueprints and specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, blueprints, SOPs and measurement tools to ensure accuracy.
• Select proper tooling and dies for each job and perform adjustments as needed.
• Inspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to specifications.
• Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running.
• Maintain equipment by performing basic troubleshooting, cleaning and reporting mechanical issues.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Press brake operation

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

PPE

Job description

Description

Main Purpose:

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating the press brake within our fabrication shop. This role provides bent and formed material for the pre-fabrication of generator enclosures within the manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions:

• Set up, adjust and operate press brake machines to bend, form or punch sheet metal according to blueprints and specifications
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders, blueprints, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and measurement tools to ensure accuracy
• Select proper tooling and dies for each job and perform adjustments as needed
• Inspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to specifications
• Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running
• Maintain equipment by performing basic troubleshooting, cleaning and reporting mechanical issues
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered:

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements:

• 1+ years experience operating a press brake
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating a press brake for the production of generator enclosures or other various enclosures

Tools, Equipment and Technology:

• Press brake, tape measure, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.

Environmental Conditions:

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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