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CNC Press Brake Operator - Afternoon and Midnight Shift

Watson Engineering, Inc.
Taylor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

CNC Press Brake Operator

Afternoon Shift - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (Train Days move to Afternoons)

Midnight Shift - 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM (Train Days move to Midnights)

Rate: $20.00/hour $2.00/hour shift premium = $22.00/hour

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Press Brake Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate large or small ton presses, punch presses, brake press and/or CNC press brake, ensuring high-quality standards are met consistently.

Job Duties:

  • Obtain the required fixtures, die and materials needed
  • Set up, operate, adjust and clean the press
  • Inspect the parts for first piece approval
  • Measure work carefully by using precision tools
  • Run prototypes based upon directions and following job instructions including blueprints, sketches, models, or other visual aids verifying conformance of work piece to specifications
  • Recognize typical problems in parts and equipment when they occur, performing tool changeover and adjustments, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures
  • Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Job Skills:

  • Operate large or small ton presses, punch presses, brake press and/or CNC press brake, end finish machines, hand grinding tools, saws, micrometer, squares, calipers, forklift truck, telephone, computer and related technology safely and effectively
  • Produce (quality and quantity) parts that meet specifications and expected output levels
  • Visually identify and correct deficiencies in parts produced
  • Work from oral instructions, penciled layouts, blueprints, sketches, and by reference to parts
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
  • work efficiently in a fast paced manufacturing environment with the flexibility to prioritize duties and multi-task at different levels

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to stand, bend, stopp, etc for 8 hours a day

Contract-to-direct role after 30-60 days

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22

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