Brake Operator

Wedlake Enclosure Systems is hiring Brake Operators to join our growing manufacturing team in Tulsa, OK. We have multiple openings available on 1st and 2nd shifts, offering stable, full-time employment and opportunities for career growth.

About the role

In this role, you will operate and set up press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Successful candidates are safety-minded, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake equipment to form and bend metal components according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and manufacturing instructions.
• Select appropriate tooling and perform machine setups for assigned production jobs.
• Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and throughput expectations.
• Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of fabrication, manufacturing, or press brake experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with measuring and inspection tools.
• Basic understanding of metal forming principles and fabrication processes.
• Ability to perform machine setups and make basic adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and safety.
• Experience operating CNC press brake equipment is a plus.
• Experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environments is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and steady full-time work.
• Company 401K plan with employer contribution match.
• Company paid time off.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Choice of medical coverage including prescription and short-term disability plans.
• Choice of dental and vision coverage.
• Optional long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discount programs.

Schedule

• Multiple openings on 1st and 2nd shifts.

Wedlake Enclosure Systems is part of IES, a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC.