Metal Fabricator (Press Brake) – 2nd Shift

Job overview

The Metal Fabricator (Press Brake) – 2nd Shift role is onsite in Carter Lake, IA, with an effective rate of $23–$28 per hour, including a $2-per-hour shift differential. The schedule is Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:30 AM, with Friday overtime available as needed. Owen Industries describes its work as part of the steel industry. The operator sets up and runs hydraulic press brakes to produce parts to customer specifications, using blueprints, precision measurements, and in-process quality checks to maintain accuracy.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metal fabricator

press brake operator

carter lake ia

owen industries

full-time

2nd shift

monday–thursday

3:00 pm–1:30 am

hydraulic press brake

blueprints

$23–$28/hr effective

$3,000 hiring bonus

4-day work week

friday overtime as available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• life/AD&D and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• nine paid holidays
• wellness program
• certification and career advancement opportunities. Benefits begin the first of the month after 30 days of employment.

Why this role

The posting offers a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus paid in four installments. It requires at least one year of hands-on press brake operating experience.

About the employer

Owen Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Shops. Sector: 33.