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Press Brake Operator (CNC Laser & Fabrication)
Pay: $19–$24/hour DOE $1/hour shift differential (evening shift)
Schedule: Day Shift (Training) → Transition to 3:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., Monday–Thursday
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Tulsa, OK
Press Brake Operator (CNC Laser & Fabrication) – Must-Have Requirements
- Experience operating press brake and/or CNC laser cutting machines
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Experience using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
- Willingness to work evening shift after training
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
Press Brake Operator (CNC Laser & Fabrication) – Position Summary
- Set up and operate CNC press brake and laser cutting equipment
- Produce precision sheet metal parts to specification and quality standards
- Support a fabrication team focused on accuracy, efficiency, and production flow
- Transition from day shift training to evening shift production schedule
Press Brake Operator (CNC Laser & Fabrication) – Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate press brake and CNC laser equipment
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings
- Measure and inspect parts to ensure compliance with specifications
- Perform basic machine adjustments and troubleshooting
- Conduct routine cleaning and preventive maintenance on equipment
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Keep work area clean, organized, and safe
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production goals
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Press Brake Operator (CNC Laser & Fabrication) – Additional Qualifications
- CNC press brake experience strongly preferred
- Laser cutting experience a plus
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
- Familiarity with high-mix / production environments
- Ability to adapt to changing production needs and schedules
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* Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
* Examine completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
* Measure completed workpieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers.
* Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
* Start machines, monitor their operations, and record operational data.
* Set up, operate, or tend machines to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal or plastic material.
* Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
* Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
* Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
* Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
* Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
* Load workpieces, plastic material, or chemical solutions into machines.
* Adjust ram strokes of presses to specified lengths, using hand tools.
* Clean and lubricate machines.
* Mark identifying data on workpieces.
* Clean work area.
* Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.
* Operate forklifts to deliver materials.
* Lubricate workpieces with oil.
* Turn controls to set cutting speeds, feed rates, or table angles for specified operations.
* Scribe reference lines on workpieces as guides for cutting operations, according to blueprints, templates, sample parts, or specifications.
* Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
* Turn valves to start flow of coolant against cutting areas or to start airflow that blows cuttings away from kerfs.
* Thread ends of metal coils from reels through slitters and secure ends on recoilers.
* Grind out burrs or sharp edges, using portable grinders, speed lathes, or polishing jacks.
* Remove housings, feed tubes, tool holders, or other accessories to replace worn or broken parts, such as springs or bushings.
* Replace defective blades or wheels, using hand tools.
* Set blade tensions, heights, and angles to perform prescribed cuts, using wrenches.
* Select, clean, and install spacers, rubber sleeves, or cutters on arbors.
* Preheat workpieces, using heating furnaces or hand torches.
* Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils.
* Sharpen dulled blades, using bench grinders, abrasive wheels, or lathes.
* Hone cutters with oilstones to remove nicks.