Press Operator-Sheet Metal-2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Pay starts at $21.00 an hour + 6% shift differential

Entry level position, training will be provided. 

Build your career at Radius Aerospace–Shelbyville. We offer a fast-paced, high‑energy environment that supports growth and rewards performance. You’ll work with people who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

Radius Aerospace manufactures sheet metal parts and assemblies for the aviation industry, using advanced metal‑forming and specialized processes across commercial, military, regional jet, helicopter, and general aviation markets.

We’re seeking a 2nd shift  Press Operator with strong mechanical skills, precision, and attention to detail to produce critical aerospace components. In this role, you’ll operate and monitor equipment, manage heat‑treating processes, perform setups and adjustments, inspect parts, assemble components, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineers and production teams. If you take pride in quality and accuracy, your work will help keep the world flying.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate automatic and manual chemical process equipment of varying complexity in various production processes in accordance with operating procedures.
• Control heat-treating furnaces, baths and quenching equipment to alter physical and chemical properties of metal objects, using specifications and methods of controlled heating/cooling
• Place parts in racks, trays, or baskets and places objects on conveyor or loads
• Determine temperature and time of heating cycle, and type and temperature of baths and quenching medium to attain specified hardness, toughness, and ductility of parts.
• Use standard heating charts, utilize knowledge of heat treating methods, equipment, and properties of metals.  
• Start and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fit and assembles parts into complete assembly.
• Verifie dimensions and alignment of assembly.
• Install machine replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Partner with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Employee Benefits: Our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Competitive salary 
• 401k with company match
• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance
• Prescription Medication Coverage
• Vision Insurance 
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off program
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress

To learn more about what we do, who we are, and what we value, please visit our website at

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• Equal Opportunity Employer: Radius Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Disability Accommodation: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.
• Drug-Free Workplace: In order to maintain our Drug-Free work environment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: All employees are required to comply with the company’s cybersecurity, information security, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling policies. This includes safeguarding sensitive information, completing mandatory security training, and promptly reporting any suspected data or security incidents. Certain roles may involve access to CUI associated with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and require completion of CMMC/ITAR compliance training.
• ITAR/EAR Requirements: Pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for select positions may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status to meet the minimum qualifications. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
• Work Authorization: All U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Recruiters/Staffing Agencies: No phone calls without a previously signed service agreement in place, please.