Second-Shift Press Brake Operator – Growth Path

Crossville Chamber; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Production Associate to support operations near the Pikeville, TN area. The role involves handling materials, assisting with machine setup, and ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced plant.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team. No prior experience required, but familiarity with manufacturing settings helps. This is a second-shift opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform labor-intensive production duties including material handling, chipping, grinding, leak testing, packing parts, and paint line support.
• Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products from pallets, skids, conveyors, containers, and trucks.
• Deliver metal parts and raw materials to designated production and machining areas.
• Assist with machine setup by positioning and securing materials on machine tables, chucks, or fixtures.
• Feed metal parts and stock into automated metalworking equipment and remove finished components after machining cycles.
• Add coolant and lubricants to production equipment as needed.
• Reclaim and recycle cutting oils and lubricants using established procedures.
• Remove metal chips, shavings, and excess oil from machinery and work surfaces.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment through routine housekeeping.
• Sort and separate scrap metal, chips, and recyclable materials for proper disposal and resale.
• Remove burrs and excess material from finished parts using hand tools.
• Stamp or etch part numbers and identification markings onto metal components.
• Inspect cleaned and finished parts to verify quality standards are met.
• Transfer finished products into shipping containers for delivery.
• Assist machine operators and production teams with various manufacturing tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Instruction following

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Production Associate to support operations near the Pikeville, TN area. The role involves handling materials, assisting with machine setup, and ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced plant.

Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team. No prior experience required, but familiarity with manufacturing settings helps. This is a second-shift opportunity with growth potential.