What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal Forming Specialist — CNC Press Brake position at Powell Houston-Canton?
Sheet Metal Forming Specialist — CNC Press Brake
3 Day Work Week (Weekend Shift) - Full Benefits
Is this you?
- Do you turn engineered drawings into accurate parts by hitting every tolerance?
- Can you switch between product lines, materials, and setup configurations without missing a beat?
- Are you fluent with tape measures, rulers, and converting fractions to decimals (and vice versa)?
- Do you thrive working solo or in a small team, keeping a clean, organized station?
The role at a glance
- Build precision sheet metal components to spec using CNC press brakes as your primary machine.
- Cross-train and contribute on CNC turret punch press/laser cutting equipment when needed.
- Own your machine health with routine preventative maintenance.
- Follow the Powell Quality System and complete required safety training.
- Process shop floor orders via the Powell Oracle MES software and use Microsoft Office tools.
What we expect
- High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
- Blueprint literacy, including tolerance interpretation.
- Confidence with precision hand tools: square, protractor, caliper.
- Minimum 2 years operating and programming the above-mentioned equipment.
- Ability to lift 40 lbs frequently.
- Self-starter who meets quality targets without direct oversight.
Nice-to-have strengths
- Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Blueprint Reading
Tools of the trade
- Punch Press
- Press Brake (Cincinnati)
Pre-employment
Successfully pass all pre-employment requirements (i.e. drug screen, job physical, employment verification and criminal background)