Sheet Metal Press Brake & Laser Operator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Tualatin, Oregon, seeks an experienced operator to set up and run press brakes and lasers in a sheet metal shop. You must read blueprints, measure parts, and produce accurate, scratch-free components from stainless steel, with a focus on safety and quality.

The schedule is Monday–Thursday 5:00am–3:30pm with overtime on Fridays. The role requires teamwork, basic math, forklift operation, and the ability to train others while maintaining 5S standards and a clean,

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months experience operating a 60 ton or larger Press brake.
• 6+ months experience operating Press brakes or Lasers.
• Sheet metal manufacturing experience, preferably stainless steel.
• Able to read shop drawings and perform basic math.
• Must follow safety and housekeeping rules.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate Press brakes and Laser equipment.
• Produce high-quality, scratch-free parts to required tolerances.
• Read blueprints/shop drawings and measure parts accurately.
• Maintain safe, organized work area and comply with 5S standards.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and QC checks.
• Cross-train on multiple machines within the department.

Skills

Program operation

Scratch-free parts

Basic math

Shop drawings

Sheetmetal types

Tape measure

Safety rules

Interpersonal skills

Team oriented

English literacy

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cincinnati/ Accupress/ Bystronic Expert Series Press brakes

Amada CO2 Lasers

NC Programming software

Drafting software

Other software knowledge

Job description

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation in Tualatin, Oregon, seeks an experienced operator to set up and run press brakes and lasers in a sheet metal shop. You must read blueprints, measure parts, and produce accurate, scratch-free components from stainless steel, with a focus on safety and quality.

The schedule is Monday–Thursday 5:00am–3:30pm with overtime on Fridays. The role requires teamwork, basic math, forklift operation, and the ability to train others while maintaining 5S standards and a clean,