Sheet Metal Former

Trinity Employment; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Trinity Employment Specialists in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a Sheet Metal Former to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on forming sheet metal components using hydro presses, reading blueprints, and performing precision checks on parts.

You will work physically on the shop floor, lift up to 50 pounds, operate calipers and measurement tools, and maintain a clean, safe work area while meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Extremely physical manufacturing position.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds multiple times during the day.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and work on the floor for extended periods.
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to use calipers and other measuring equipment.
• Ability to operate a hydro press.
• Ability to perform check and straighten methods.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to use a plasma cutter, drill press, grinders, and welding equipment.
• Basic understanding of heat treating.
• Strong attention to detail and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydro presses to form sheet metal components.
• Perform complex forming operations.
• Use check and straighten methods to meet engineering requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications.
• Measure parts using calipers and other measuring equipment.
• Inspect formed components for accuracy and quality.
• Perform basic heat treating processes as required.
• Lift, carry, position, and move materials and components throughout the workday.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Operate plasma cutters.
• Operate drill presses and grinders.
• Operate multiple types of welding equipment.
• Work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with other manufacturing and production duties as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers & measuring

Hydro press operation

Forklift operation

Welding equipment use

Plasma cutter

Drill press

Grinders

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Tools

Hydro press

Calipers

Plasma cutter

Drill press

Grinders

Welding equipment

Forklift

Job description

Sheet Metal FormerLocation: Tulsa, OK Pay: $17 per hour to start Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:30 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM-11:00 AM as needed Job Type: Full-Time

Sheet Metal Former - Must-Have Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• This is an extremely physical manufacturing position
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the workday
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Must be comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the entire shift
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to use calipers and other measuring equipment
• Ability to operate a hydro press
• Ability to perform check and straighten methods
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Ability to use a plasma cutter, drill press, grinders, and welding equipment
• Basic understanding of heat treating
• Strong attention to detail and safety

Sheet Metal Former - Position Summary

The Sheet Metal Former is responsible for forming sheet metal components to meet engineering requirements. This position operates hydro presses and uses check and straighten methods to produce accurate, quality parts. This is an extremely physical, hands‑on manufacturing position. The employee will spend most of the workday on the manufacturing floor performing repetitive physical tasks, handling sheet metal and other materials, operating equipment, and moving components. The ideal candidate must be physically capable of performing demanding work throughout a full shift and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Sheet Metal Former - Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate hydro presses to form sheet metal components
• Perform complex forming operations
• Use check and straighten methods to meet engineering requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
• Measure parts using calipers and other measuring equipment
• Inspect formed components for accuracy and quality
• Perform basic heat treating processes as required
• Lift, carry, position, and move materials and components throughout the workday
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Operate plasma cutters
• Operate drill presses and grinders
• Operate multiple types of welding equipment
• Work on the manufacturing floor for extended periods
• Perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift
• Follow safety procedures and work instructions
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist with other manufacturing and production duties as needed

Sheet Metal Former - Physical Requirements

• Extremely physical, hands‑on position
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the workday
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Ability to handle and position sheet metal and other manufacturing materials
• Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding tasks throughout a full shift
• Must be comfortable working on the manufacturing floor in a production environment
• Must be able to maintain a consistent pace while meeting production and quality requirements

TRINITY EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER