Laser/Press Brake Operator (Trainee)

J&B Industrial Services•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Laser/Press Brake Operator operates CNC laser cutting machinery, a horizontal bender, and press brake machinery to manufacture, bend, or cut metallic and non-metallic products. The role includes setting up equipment, interpreting blueprints, handling materials safely, checking part quality, and performing routine cleaning and light maintenance. The operator works with limited oversight to troubleshoot minor program errors and follows applicable quality, safety, ISO, and manufacturing requirements. This position operates in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requires flexibility in time and schedule to support customer or company needs. The employee is expected to communicate professionally, participate in scheduled meetings, and provide feedback to support departmental improvement. Employment offers are conditional on controlled-substance testing. The company may also investigate applicants’ backgrounds and qualifications; applicants may withhold authorization, in which case the investigation will not proceed and the application will not be processed further.

Requirements

Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
Excellent mechanical and conceptual skills.
Strong attention to detail and concern for the importance of accuracy.
Ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Ability to communicate honestly, professionally, and respectfully and demonstrate effective listening skills.
Three years of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.
Applicants who receive an offer of employment must undergo controlled-substance testing as a precondition of employment.
The employer may investigate applicants’ backgrounds and qualifications; applicants who withhold permission will not have an investigation conducted and their application will not be processed further.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC laser cutting machinery and other production machinery, or assist other machine operators.
Select and set up lenses based on material type and thickness, load programs, and set machine parameters to support equipment performance.
Understand shield gases used during laser cutting operations.
Read and interpret blueprints.
Load and unload materials or parts safely and properly.
Operate loading and unloading equipment, including fork trucks and pallet jacks, safely and responsibly.
Use precision instruments to check part tolerances and quality.
Report major manufacturing delays or quality issues to the Manufacturing Manager.
Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance tasks on laser machinery.
Troubleshoot minor program errors independently while working under limited oversight.
Follow ISO requirements, safety procedures, manufacturing processes, quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of trash and clutter.
Follow manufacturing processes and procedures, with assistance as needed.
Attend scheduled meetings and actively participate with meaningful input.
Remain flexible with time and schedule to support customer or company needs as circumstances warrant.
Communicate honestly, professionally, and respectfully; demonstrate effective listening.
Provide feedback and input to support improvements within the department.