Steel Fabricator: Press Brake & Shear Operator

Wastequip WRX; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation/Sick time

Job summary

Wastequip WRX in Salisbury, NC, is seeking a Fabricator to support our steel fabrication line. The role involves fabricating steel parts and tools using a variety of machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

Shift is 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, with hourly pay of $21.37. Experience with presses, CNC basics, and a fast-paced environment preferred; safety training and EHS clearances are required.

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
• 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
• Operate a Press Brake and/or Shear
• Turns handwheels to adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade
• Position and clamp stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut
• Lift workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and position it against side guide and end stops
• Start machine, clamp workpiece and lower blade to cut metal
• Lay out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces
• Tilt bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items
• Operate portable shear to cut sheet metal
• Inspect work to verify dimensions

Skills

Press Brake operation

Blueprint reading

Reading tape measure

Basic math

Problem solving

Production experience

Tools

CNC controls

Job description

Wastequip WRX in Salisbury, NC, is seeking a Fabricator to support our steel fabrication line. The role involves fabricating steel parts and tools using a variety of machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

Shift is 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday, with hourly pay of $21.37. Experience with presses, CNC basics, and a fast-paced environment preferred; safety training and EHS clearances are required.