1st & 2nd shifts available

(Pay is base rate + 9% 2nd shift premium).

Enjoy 3 day weekends on our Four - 10 hours a day Schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:15pm-12:45am!

As a Press Brake Operator, you will work either individually, or, as part of a small team, to produce Sheet Metal parts. You will be required to produce a variety of parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawing. Employees within this classification will work primarily with CNC Press Brake.

Other responsibilities of this position include performing preventative maintenance on your assigned equipment. Also, you must maintain the cleanliness of your work area and meet all requirements of the Powell Quality System for this position. Finally, all employees are required to participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.

Job Requirements

• You must be an organized, self-starter, with the ability to work unsupervised while meeting all product quality requirements.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Desired
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal

Technical skill and qualifications for this position are as follows:

• At least 2 years of experience operating and programming the above mentioned equipment.
• Able to read a Tape Measure and Ruler (ability to convert fractions to decimals and conversely decimals to fractions).
• Able to read Mechanical Engineered Drawings (blueprints)/knowledge of engineered specified tolerances
• Able to effectively change machinery for multiple set-ups given various product lines and material requirements
• Able to use precision hand tools such as square, protractor and caliper.
• Able to utilize a PC to process shop floor orders using the Powell Oracle MES software, and Microsoft Office Applications
• Successfully pass all pre-employment requirements (i.e. drug screen, job physical, employment verification and criminal background)

Working Conditions

• Temperature controlled warehouse and manufacturing plant, outside activities are required will be exposed to hot & cold weather climate conditions
• This position may be required to work < 5% at offsite facilities within the Greater Houston area

Physical Requirements

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs
• Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner
• Standing and walking for long periods of time, up to an entire shift
• Ability to bend and lift heavy materials 60+ lbs. repeatedly throughout a single workday
• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Shop Math Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake

Salary info:

$14 - $17 / hr