METAL FABRICATOR (PRESS BRAKE) Weekend Shift
Owen Industries•Carter Lake, IA
•$21 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Precision Is Your Craft. 3 Days of Work. 40 Hours of Pay. At PVS Metals, our weekend shift press brake operators work Friday through Sunday — 36 hours — and get paid for a full 40. This role offers a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus and a pay range that rewards real experience. If you can set up and run a press brake to tight tolerances, read a blueprint like second nature, and take genuine pride in parts that come out right the first time — we want to talk.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on press brake operating experience — more is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to measure to 0.001" with digital calipers and hold angle accuracy within 0.5°
- Comfortable setting up jobs independently, including back gauge programming and tooling selection
- Familiarity with hydraulic press or punch operations
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
- Strong problem-solving skills and unwavering attention to detail
- Reliable team player with a proactive attitude who doesn't need to be micromanaged
- Available and committed to a consistent Friday–Sunday schedule
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes according to customer requirements and job specs
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T symbols to understand part geometry and tolerances
- Achieve bend accuracy to tolerances of ±0.005" or tighter using calibrated measuring tools
- Use precision instruments including digital calipers, micrometers, protractors, and angle gauges with confidence and accuracy
- Perform in-process quality checks and document and report any deviations from spec
- Make real-time adjustments to tooling, back gauges, and bend sequences to maintain part accuracy
- Select appropriate tooling, dies, and punch profiles for each job
- Assist with part packaging and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Support continuous improvement efforts and flag process issues proactively
Benefits
- $21–$28/hr depending on experience
- $3,000 hiring & retention bonus — paid out over your first year
- Paid for 40 hours — every week — while only working 36
- Four weekdays off — Monday through Thursday are yours
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Life/AD&D and Disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO and 9 paid holidays — accrual begins immediately
- Wellness program with premium incentives
- Opportunities for certifications and career advancement
- Clean, safe, and organized work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
