Press Break Operator - Night Shift

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

82d

About The Position

North Shore Steel & Affiliates is hiring a Press Brake Operator to set up, operate, and maintain press brake equipment used to bend, form, and shape steel plate and sheet material to customer specifications. The role reports directly to the Production Supervisor and is responsible for meeting safety, quality, and productivity standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The scheduled shift is 6:00 pm to 5:30 am. The operator selects and adjusts tooling, performs first-piece inspections, monitors production runs, and makes adjustments to meet dimensional and quality requirements while minimizing scrap and rework. The role also involves interpreting blueprints and fabrication documents, inspecting finished parts with measuring devices, verifying material identification and traceability, and coordinating safe movement of heavy materials. Equipment inspections, routine preventive maintenance, reporting hazards or malfunctions, maintaining an orderly work area, and collaborating with production teams are also important parts of the position. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in a warehouse environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds routinely, standing for extended periods, and frequent bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Work may involve exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must complete the required criminal background check, drug screening, and physical assessment.

Requirements

Experience operating press brake equipment in a manufacturing, fabrication, or metal processing environment.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and production documentation.
Strong understanding of measuring tools and dimensional inspection techniques.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot basic equipment and setup issues.
Experience safely working around overhead cranes and heavy material handling operations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Ability to work independently while maintaining teamwork and communication.
Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
Basic computer and mathematical skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently on a routine basis and handle materials safely.
Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain safe body positioning while walking on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
Ability to squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and lift frequently, with the mobility, balance, and strength needed to perform the work safely.
Manual agility to operate tools safely and effectively, including regular use of arms, shoulders, and back.
Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
Adequate visual and auditory acuity to identify hazards, read or record measurements, inspect materials, and respond to verbal instructions, alarms, or hand signals.
Completion of the company pre-employment screening process, including a criminal background check, drug screening, and physical assessment, following a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of press brake operating experience in a steel fabrication, manufacturing, or metal processing environment.
Experience working with steel plate, structural steel, or heavy fabricated components.
Experience performing machine setups, tooling changes, and first-piece inspections.
Experience operating or signaling overhead bridge cranes.
Forklift experience.
Familiarity with CNC-controlled fabrication equipment.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment with demanding customer schedules.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate press brake equipment to bend, form, and shape steel plate and sheet material according to customer specifications.
Select, install, and adjust tooling, dies, and machine settings for production runs.
Perform first-piece inspections and verify machine setup before releasing parts into production.
Monitor production runs and adjust processes as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
Produce parts that meet dimensional and quality requirements while minimizing scrap and rework.
Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, work orders, and production documentation.
Measure and inspect finished parts using tape measures, squares, protractors, calipers, and other measuring devices.
Verify dimensions, bend angles, and tolerances against customer and company requirements.
Identify quality concerns and communicate issues before products move to the next stage of production.
Verify material grade, thickness, dimensions, and identification before processing.
Coordinate with crane operators and material handlers to move material safely through production.
Assist with or perform overhead crane operations when qualified and authorized.
Maintain material traceability and proper identification throughout production.
Support production priorities and schedules to help ensure on-time customer delivery.
Perform daily equipment inspections and routine preventive maintenance activities.
Report equipment malfunctions, quality concerns, and safety hazards immediately.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with supervisors, production personnel, quality personnel, and material handling teams.
Assist with training and supporting teammates when requested.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity.
Perform other duties as assigned to support business and customer needs.