Trim Press Operator

McElroy Metal; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership

Medical plan

Prescription card

Dental plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Short/Long disability

Educational assistance

401(k) plan

Vacation and holidays

Training opportunities

Job summary

McElroy Metal in Bossier City, LA is seeking a Trim Press Brake Operator to interpret work orders and operate trim brake machines under supervision. You will program custom trim specifications, perform daily quality checks, and ensure pieces meet customer requirements while maintaining production flow.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic shop tool familiarity. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday–Friday with overtime as needed; indoor environment with protective

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience reading work orders and using basic shop tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets product work orders and enters data into the press brake controller.
• Provides quality control checks and completes daily quality checklist.
• Inserts trim blanks into the press brake and forms pieces as required.
• Programs custom trim specifications into the controller as needed.
• Fashions hand-crafted trim pieces with tools.
• Places finished trim goods on holding rack.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calculator

Tape measure

Trim brake machine

Staple gun

Metal shears

Overhead crane

Job description

Summary

An opening currently exists for a Trim Press Brake Operator at our Bossier City, LA Manufacturing location. The Trim Press Brake Operator interprets work orders and operates the trim brake machines. This position receives direction from Trim Supervisor or Leadman and reports to the Production Manager.

Hours

7:00 am – 3:30 pm M‑F (variable by shift and production schedule). Overtime worked as needed.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets product work orders and enters data into the press brake controller.
• Provides quality control checks and completes daily quality checklist.
• Inserts flat metal trim blank by hand into the press brake; turns or flips metal as required to form the trim piece.
• Programs custom trim specifications into the controller as required by the customer.
• Fashions hand‑crafted trim pieces with metal shears and trim templates.
• Places finished trim goods to a holding rack.

Experience / Skills / Other

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Machine Operators will utilize a calculator, tape measure, trim brake machine, staple gun, metal shears and overhead crane in the course of work.
• Machine Operators work in an inside environmental condition and have protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Comprehensive medical plan for all full‑time employees and their dependents
• Prescription card benefit
• Dental plan for all regular full‑time employees
• Life insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program for all our employees and their immediate family members
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance for all regular, full‑time employees at no cost to the employee
• Educational Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan, a company match and a profit‑sharing plan
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Leave for regular, full‑time employees
• Financial performance incentive programs
• In‑house and outside employee training and development opportunities

McElroy Metal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if McElroy Metal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

McElroy Metal is an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment that allows each employee to be their best based upon their merit, talent and aspiration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

McElroy Metal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. Requests for an accommodation should be made with the hiring manager.