Brake and Shear Machine Operator | Miscellaneous Department

Job overview

The Brake and Shear Machine Operator role is onsite in Newington, CT. Compensation is described as competitive and based on skill set; no numeric amount is specified. Shepard Steel fabricates structural and miscellaneous metals for customers across Southern New England and Eastern New York. The operator runs power fabrication machines and performs preventive maintenance to support metal fabrication work. The role uses drawings and work orders to process materials, maintain equipment, document usage, and follow health and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Read drawings and work instructions
• deburr and grind metal to job specifications
• set up and operate hand and power tools
• mark materials with job identifiers
• assist with equipment repair and maintenance
• record material and equipment usage
• operate forklifts and cranes
• clean and lubricate machines
• monitor health and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

brake and shear machine operator

full-time

newington ct

shepard steel

miscellaneous department

first shift

monday–friday

overtime as required

metal fabrication

blueprint reading

forklift

crane operation

welding and fit-up test

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance including annual vision exam
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
• vacation, holidays, earned days, and birthdays.

Why this role

First-shift schedule is Monday through Friday, with additional overtime as required.

About the employer

Shepard Steel is hiring for this role. Industry: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. Sector: 33.