Sr. Press Break Operator

WET (Design); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WET (Design) in Sun Valley, California, is looking for a talented Sr. Press Brake Operator with at least 8 years of hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication. You will operate CNC Break Press machines and work closely with engineers to resolve component issues. Strong communication skills and proficiency with measurement tools are essential.

The role requires physical capability, including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for up to 8 hours daily. WET offers a dynamic environment passionate about innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with complex sheet metal fabrication.
• Proven experience using precision measurement tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate Trumpf CNC Break Press machines.
• Fabricate components per engineering drawings.
• Manage inventory of materials and supplies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Operating sheet metal machinery

Strong communication skills

Using hand and power tools

Education

8+ years of hands-on experience

Tools

CNC Laser

CNC Punch Press

Job description

What We Do At Wet

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi‑sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other. We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences, including the world’s most moving water features, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the Dubai Fountain.

Sr. Press Brake Operator

WET (Design)
Sun Valley, California

WET is a great environment for people who are talented, inquisitive, passionate, driven, team‑oriented, problem‑solvers, and who do not give up—who seek brilliant solutions.

Responsibilities

• Set‑up and operate Trumpf CNC Break Press machines
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components based on schematics and engineering drawings
• Determine required methods and materials, and plan, fabricate and assemble various sheet metal products according to engineering blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions and even napkin sketches
• Manipulate flat patterns and perform layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
• Select gauges and types of sheet metal to use according to specifications that include brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of material, consumables and shop floor supplies
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement activities, to include 5S, Kaizen events, team building, and training
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, total productive maintenance (TPM)
• Provide feedback to site management to identify future requirements and support strategic decisions
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve component or assembly issues
• Cut, program, bend, deburr, inspect, install permanent nuts, rivets or other small assemblies as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education, Training, Skills

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience with operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.)

Equipment

• CNC Laser
• CNC Punch Press

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Stand a minimum of 8+ hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.