Press Helper: Grow into a Press Brake Operator

North-Shore-Steel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore Steel in Houston seeks a motivated Press Helper to support the Press Brake team with material handling, setup assistance, and quality checks. This hands-on role offers growth into a Press Brake Operator position as you learn fabrication processes and safe, efficient manufacturing practices.

Join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and continual improvement, with daily responsibilities including assisting operators, moving materials, verifying specs, and sustaining production

Qualifications

• Safety comes first in a metal fabrication setting.
• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic math and measurement skills to verify specs.
• Read a tape measure and other gauges reliably.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes.
• Team-oriented with dependable attendance.
• Experience in manufacturing or fabrication preferred.
• Crane or forklift experience is a plus.
• Able to work the day shift starting at 6 a.m., Mon–Fri, with weekend requirements as needed.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Brake Operators with daily production activities.
• Load, unload, stage, and move raw materials and finished products safely.
• Verify material grades, sizes, thicknesses, and quantities against work orders.
• Assist with machine setup activities and tooling changes.
• Measure parts to verify conformance to specifications.
• Support quality inspections and report concerns promptly.
• Remove finished parts and prep for next operation or shipment.
• Assist with overhead crane operations and material movement when trained.
• Maintain production flow by providing materials and support.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Basic math

Tape measurement

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attendance

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

North Shore Steel in Houston seeks a motivated Press Helper to support the Press Brake team with material handling, setup assistance, and quality checks. This hands-on role offers growth into a Press Brake Operator position as you learn fabrication processes and safe, efficient manufacturing practices.

Join a team that values safety, craftsmanship, and continual improvement, with daily responsibilities including assisting operators, moving materials, verifying specs, and sustaining production