Metal Fabricator, Press Brake, 1st Shift

Job overview

The Metal Fabricator, Press Brake, 1st Shift role is onsite in Carter Lake, IA. The posting lists pay of $21–$28 per hour and a Monday–Thursday schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with optional Friday overtime. Owen Metals Group describes a four-day work week and a steel-industry operation. The operator sets up and runs hydraulic press brakes to customer specifications, interprets blueprints and tolerances, checks part quality, adjusts tooling and bend sequences, and documents deviations. The role contributes to accurate metal parts and continuous improvement in production.

What you'll do

• Set up and operate hydraulic press brakes
• interpret blueprints, drawings, and GD&T symbols
• measure parts to specified tolerances
• perform and document in-process quality checks
• adjust tooling, back gauges, and bend sequences
• select dies and punch profiles
• assist with packaging and maintain an organized work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metal fabricator

press brake operator

carter lake ia

owen industries

1st shift

monday–thursday

5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

optional friday overtime

four-day work week

$21–$28 per hour

hydraulic press brake

blueprint reading

health insurance

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• life/AD&D and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and nine paid holidays
• wellness program
• certification and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Four-day first-shift schedule, with optional Friday overtime; the posting seeks at least one year of press brake operating experience.

About the employer

Owen Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Plate Work Manufacturing. Sector: 33.