Laser and Press Brake Operator

ProMach Careers • Covington, LA

9h

About The Position

At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. A mechanical marvel. A customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist. You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too. Responsibilities: Reads and interprets engineering drawings, manufacturing manuals, and verbal/written instructions to plan machine setup, make proper adjustments, and select appropriate tooling. Operates CNC press brake and laser equipment in accordance with prescribed specifications and instructions. Uses proper tooling and adjusts tools as needed to ensure correct machine operation. Verifies material thickness according to drawing BOM requirements. Inspects parts at the start of production (first‑piece inspection) and at the end of the fabrication process to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances using precision measuring instruments. Follows all safety procedures, including machine guarding, forklift and hoist operation, and general housekeeping requirements. Removes tabs and deburrs parts after cutting as required. Records all jobs in the task management system, ensuring accurate quantities and documentation. Places completed parts neatly with job orders and stages them for the next work center. Cleans or replaces laser slats as needed. Empties dust collectors and scrap bins as required. Makes minor adjustments to CAD drawing files when necessary to meet laser cutting standards. Qualifications: High School degree or equivalent. 1 to 3+ years’ experience operating metalworking equipment (preferred) Ability to read and interpret measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers Detail and quality oriented Ability to read and interpret blueprints Mechanical aptitude along with good math skills, problem solving skills Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Follows all safety requirements, wearing proper PPE, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job. What’s in it for you? There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. Allpax Supporting the highest levels of product safety and regulatory compliance, Allpax manufactures processing and sterilization solutions for the food, beverage, pet food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries, including autoclaves, retort room components, fully automated retort rooms, and product handling equipment that supports retort room automation. Allpax is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Product Handling business line, Allpax helps our packaging customers protect and grow the reputation and trust of their consumers. ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire packaging spectrum: filling and capping, flexibles, pharma, product handling, labeling and coding, and end of line. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Pro Mach, Inc. We have been named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strengths of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day. Curious about life at ProMach? Follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Instagram ! More career opportunities to consider! ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #ALLPX

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring tools such as tape measure, calipers
• Detail and quality oriented
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude along with good math skills, problem solving skills
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Follows all safety requirements, wearing proper PPE, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Regular attendance and daily punctuality are necessary for performing the job.

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3+ years’ experience operating metalworking equipment (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets engineering drawings, manufacturing manuals, and verbal/written instructions to plan machine setup, make proper adjustments, and select appropriate tooling.
• Operates CNC press brake and laser equipment in accordance with prescribed specifications and instructions.
• Uses proper tooling and adjusts tools as needed to ensure correct machine operation.
• Verifies material thickness according to drawing BOM requirements.
• Inspects parts at the start of production (first‑piece inspection) and at the end of the fabrication process to ensure compliance with specifications and tolerances using precision measuring instruments.
• Follows all safety procedures, including machine guarding, forklift and hoist operation, and general housekeeping requirements.
• Removes tabs and deburrs parts after cutting as required.
• Records all jobs in the task management system, ensuring accurate quantities and documentation.
• Places completed parts neatly with job orders and stages them for the next work center.
• Cleans or replaces laser slats as needed.
• Empties dust collectors and scrap bins as required.
• Makes minor adjustments to CAD drawing files when necessary to meet laser cutting standards.

Benefits

• Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.
• And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED