Press Brake Operator (Nights) Job

About the role

Steel Ceilings, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, is seeking a Press Brake Operator (Nights) for our Johnstown, Ohio plant. You will be immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future, with opportunities to collaborate with leadership and colleagues across the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Machine Operation
  • Set up, operate, and adjust press brake machinery to produce parts to specification
  • Select proper tooling, dies, and machine settings based on material type and job requirements
  • Cut and form components from blueprint specifications and/or work orders to required tolerances
  • Work with steel, aluminum, and various curved or angled parts
  • Identify machine requirements for each specific job
  • Perform routine machine troubleshooting and basic maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Quality Assurance
  • Inspect, measure, and verify final parts using calipers, gauges, and other precision tools
  • Maintain accurate production, waste, and quality records as required
  • Ensure all products meet or exceed quality, output, and safety standards
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies
  • Know and adhere to all safety protocols for specific press brake equipment
  • Maintain a clean and safe working area, including sweeping and removing debris daily
• General Responsibilities
  • Package finished parts and prepare materials for shipment or next production stage
  • Assist in other areas of manufacturing as needed, including operation of turrets, panel benders, presses, or other machinery upon training
  • Support company Mission, Vision, and Values as part of the team
  • Attend required training sessions and comply with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior manufacturing and machine operator experience required
• Experience operating a press brake or metal fabrication equipment strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and production drawings
• Knowledge of metal manufacturing materials and fabrication processes
• Ability to learn additional production machinery as needed

Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to extreme hot/cold temperatures, loud noise, dust, uneven walking surfaces, and machine-related hazards
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, earplugs, and steel‑toe or composite‑toe boots; additional PPE provided as needed

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and working with hands to handle materials and equipment
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling
• Regularly lift up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs
• Must possess visual abilities including close, distance, peripheral, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription drug, and life insurance
• 401k match
• Long-term disability coverage
• Vacation and sick time
• Personal development to grow your career based on your strengths and interests
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration

About Steel Ceilings / Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America. For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for our customers, shareholders, communities, and employees.

About the location (Johnstown, OH)

Steel Ceilings, Inc. is one of fifteen AWI plants in North America. Our Johnstown plant in Central Ohio is located 30 minutes from Columbus, the 15th largest city in the US. The area offers numerous golfing opportunities, car cruise-ins, concerts, bike path trails, theatrical performances, street festivals, and antique fairs hosted year-round.