Press Brake Operator (Night Shift)

Press Brake OperatorThe Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating the press brake within our fabrication shop. This role provides bent and formed material for the pre-fabrication of generator enclosures within the manufacturing environment.Essential Functions:Set up, adjust and operate press brake machines to bend, form or punch sheet metal according to blueprints and specificationsRead and interpret technical drawings, work orders, blueprints, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and measurement tools to ensure accuracySelect proper tooling and dies for each job and perform adjustments as neededInspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to specificationsMonitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum runningMaintain equipment by performing basic troubleshooting, cleaning and reporting mechanical issuesFollow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work areaCollaborate with team members to meet production schedules and deadlinesPerform other duties assigned by supervisorBenefits Offered:Earned Wage AccessHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid HolidaysPaid VacationLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceSafety AwardsCompany StoreEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)RequirementsPhysical Requirements:Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeingTurning, twisting, bending and balancingPushing, pulling and reachingMust be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 poundsJob Requirements:1+ years experience operating a press brakeMust be able to read a tape measureMust be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physicalMust be able to pass a background checkDesirable Experience, Education and Training:High School Diploma or equivalentPrevious experience operating a press brake for the production of generator enclosures or other various enclosuresTools, Equipment and Technology:Press brake, tape measure, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.Environmental Conditions:80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.