Press Brake - 3rd Shift - SSC North

About the role

Are you looking for a three-day workweek with full-time hours and premium pay? Do you enjoy working with precision equipment and seeing the results of your craftsmanship every day? Southern Specialties is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our Weekend Team in our clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll work with advanced CNC press brake equipment to produce high-quality sheet metal components that meet tight tolerances and demanding customer expectations. If you take pride in your work, enjoy hands-on manufacturing, and want to be part of a team that values quality and teamwork, we'd love to talk with you.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC hydraulic press brake equipment
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work instructions
• Selecting and installing the proper punches, dies, and tooling for each job
• Loading and running programs independently
• Producing parts that meet strict dimensional and quality requirements
• Deburring and finishing parts as needed
• Monitoring quality throughout production runs
• Using materials efficiently to minimize waste and scrap
• Working safely while helping maintain an organized work area

Requirements

• Previous press brake, fabrication, or metal forming experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently and solve problems on the shop floor
• Willingness to work overtime when business needs require it
• Dependable, team-oriented attitude
• Must own or be willing to purchase minimum tools: Certified 12" Caliper, Tape Measure, Angle Finder
• Physical requirements: Approximately 95% of the shift involves standing, bending, squatting, and climbing while running production, inspecting work and machines, and checking procedures; requires moving material and parts up to 50 pounds; lifting devices should be used when possible; parts may need to be lifted, pulled, pushed, and held in place without material handling devices due to limited space and confined areas.
• Safety-sensitive designation: Involves handling, packaging, processing, storage, disposal, or transport of hazardous material; operation of motor vehicles, other vehicles, equipment, machinery, or power tools.

Benefits

• Work in a climate-controlled facility
• Be part of a company that values safety, quality, and skilled craftsmanship

Pay

• Earn an additional 11.5% shift premium on top of your base hourly rate for every hour worked

Schedule

• Work only Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Enjoy a consistent schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM