Demo

Brake Operator

Detroit Tool Metal Products
Decatur, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026

Why should you work for us…


Benefits include:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Health Benefits after ONLY 30 days (FREE healthcare options for employee)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k Matching after ONLY 30 days
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Skill Based Pay Increases possible after 90 days
  • Monthly Bonus Opportunities
  • Monthly Catered Luncheons
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • On The Job Training
  • Paid Holidays

 

Job Summary

Brake operator sets up and operates power brake to bend, form, and straighten sheet metal and structures shapes to blueprint specification.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed
  • Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position
  • Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints
  • Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal
  • Use part prints and shop math to figure important measurements for the parts being made
  • Use radius gauges to inspect parts when needed
  • Willingness to assist in other areas as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications (Required)

  • At least 18 years of age (required at all locations)
  • High School diploma or GED (required at all locations)

Job Qualifications (Preferred):

  • Previous manufacturing experience 
  • Ability to use measuring and gauging tools such as micrometer, caliper, and radius gauges
  • Math and blueprint reading skills sufficient to setup production presses

Physical Requirements of the Job:

  • Frequent walking, standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting and lifting for 8-12 hours per day
  • Able to work in non-climate-controlled and noisy environment
  • Frequent overhead reaching and reaching with both hands 
  • Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting or maneuvering loads up to 50 lbs
  • Able to wear and tolerate Personal Protective Equipment (apparel and devices)
  • Vision acuity, corrected or uncorrected, capable of reading documents, blueprints, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, parts labels and written materials
  • Reliable to come to work every day and be on-time
  • Flexible work availability, including Overtime during the week and weekends

2:30-11pm M-Fr
Overtime may be required during the week and/or weekends

Salary : $17 - $18

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Brake Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Brake Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Brake Operator.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Automation Skill

    • Income Estimation: $121,698 - $159,889
    • Income Estimation: $155,371 - $216,992
  • Bilingual Skill

    • Income Estimation: $121,698 - $159,889
    • Income Estimation: $155,421 - $217,358
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Detroit Tool Metal Products

  • Detroit Tool Metal Products Lebanon, MO
  • Thank you for your interest in working for Ironform at one of our fast-growing manufacturing plants. Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplyi... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Detroit Tool Metal Products Decatur, TX
  • Thank you for your interest in working for Ironform at one of our fast-growing manufacturing plants. Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplyi... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Detroit Tool Metal Products Decatur, TX
  • Thank you for your interest in working for Ironform at one of our fast-growing manufacturing plants. Ironform is a trusted Tier 1 metal fabricator, supplyi... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Brake Operator jobs in the Decatur, TX area that may be a better fit.

  • MICA Steelworks Haltom, TX
  • Job Summary Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine metal fabrication related duties in support of the parts production process. This posi... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Orteq Energy Technologies Gainesville, TX
  • We are looking to add a motivated individual to our manufacturing team. The role will be responsible for programming/nesting 2d parts and setting up produc... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!