Steel Fabricator: Press Brake & Shear Operator

Wastequip WRX; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan with Company 50

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Wastequip is hiring a Fabricator for our Alexandria, LA manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will fabricate steel parts and tools, read blueprints, and set up equipment with basic CNC awareness. Experience with press brakes or shears is preferred, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range is $17.90–$19.82 per hour based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and room for growth within a leading North American waste-handling equipment manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear.
• Set up experience a plus
• Understanding of basic CNC controls
• 1+ years prior production experience preferred
• Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape
• Basic math and problem solving skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure)
• Experienced in a fast paced production environment
• Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances

Responsibilities

• Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blue prints.
• Operating a Press Brake and/or Shear.
• Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade.
• Positions and clamps stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut.
• Lifts workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and positions it against side guide and end stops.
• Starts machine, which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metal.
• Lays out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces.
• Tilts bed, blade, or installs fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items.
• Operates portable shear to cut sheet metal.
• Inspects work to verify dimensions

Skills

Press Brake operation

Blueprint reading

CNC controls understanding

Measuring with tape

Math & problem solving

Fast-paced production

EHS compliance

Tools

Press Brake

Shear

CNC controls basics

Job description

Wastequip is hiring a Fabricator for our Alexandria, LA manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will fabricate steel parts and tools, read blueprints, and set up equipment with basic CNC awareness. Experience with press brakes or shears is preferred, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range is $17.90–$19.82 per hour based on experience, with comprehensive benefits and room for growth within a leading North American waste-handling equipment manufacturer.