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Brake Press Operator 1st shift

Anchor Fabrication
La Vergne, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026

Anchor Fabrication, a precision metal fabrication company located in Lavergne, Tennessee is seeking experienced Press Brake Operators for the 1st shift.

Qualified candidates will be self-motivated and work with limited supervision, setting up and operating a Press Brake to bend, form, and straighten metal stock according to blueprint or specifications.

Duties and Functions:

  • Set up and operate all machine types in the Brake Department.
  • Read blueprints and conduct first/last piece inspection.
  • Apply knowledge of metal properties to bending operations.
  • Perform clerical and labor reporting duties.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • May be required to work overtime or different shift than originally assigned based on company needs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • 5 years minimum experience in the sheet metal fabrication industry preferred.
  • Blueprint reading
  • Good math skills
  • G/D & T Knowledge and must pass test.
  • Amanda and Trumpf Brake experience a plus.
  • Epicor experience a plus.

Education:

  • High School or Equivalent
  • Technical School Experience a plus

Location: 130 Jones Boulevard, La Vergne, TN 37086

Anchor Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities.

Job Type: Full-time

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