Press Brake Operator

Conductix-Wampfler, a growing industrial products manufacturer, is looking for a skilled
Press Brake Operator
to join our high-performing team in
Harlan, IA
. If you're self-directed, quality-focused, and take pride in your craftsmanship, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you’ll operate a variety of fabrication machines including press brakes, shears, ironworkers, saws, drills, grinders, and more. You’ll read and interpret blueprints and work orders to produce precision parts, while using ERP systems to track inventory and production. You’ll support continuous improvement efforts, maintain high safety and quality standards, and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• 1-2 years of experience in a fabrication or job shop environment.
• Ability to independently set up, program, and operate CNC press brake machines.
• Working knowledge to select, install, and align tooling based on material type and bend requirements, as well as ability to calculate bend allowances, deductions and material layouts.
• Proficiency with machines such as CNC press brakes, metal rollers, rotary Punch Presses, coil straightens and feeders, sanders, drills, milling machines (general purpose and duty), grinders, metal shears, iron workers, and saws.
• Familiarity with ERP systems & transactions.
• Willingness to complete forklift and overhead crane certification (training provided).
• Good communication skills to interact with colleagues, teammates, and internal customers. Train or assist less experienced operators as needed.
• Good critical thinking skills to resolve questions and problems related to parts quotes, orders, and inquiries.
• A high degree of diligence to ensure quality products and correct documentation.
• Ability to work at a steady pace, even with interruptions and firm deadlines.

Conductix-Wampfler offers a great starting wage, with health, dental, and life insurance, 401k plan, paid vacation/personal time and holidays, profit sharing and tuition reimbursement program.

Please send resume to , apply online ductix.us under careers, or apply in person at 1605 Industrial Parkway, Harlan, IA.

Drug-free workplace/EOE

A Fabrication Machine Operator sets up, adjusts, and operates machinery to fabricate metal or other materials into specific shapes and sizes according to blueprints, specifications, and work orders. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of machinery, maintaining quality standards, and performing essential duties as listed below.

• Live and promote Safety in every job task and activity each day.
• Effectively operate the machines in the fabrication department which include but are not limited to: CNC Laser (Omaha, NE), CNC Waterjet (Omaha, NE), CNC press brakes, metal rollers, rotary Punch Presses, coil straightens and feeders, sanders, drills, milling machines (general purpose and duty), grinders, metal shears, iron workers, and saws.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in recording inventory transactions and labor times.
• Become proficient in use of ERP systems to efficiently access data of materials for: inventory management, inventory location, production order information, deadlines dates of materials (both inbound and outbound).
• Continuously improve by looking for opportunities to fabricate items more efficiently.
• Maintain a long-term vision of developing the growth of the fabrication department.
• Utilizing good time management tools to work at a steady rate without constant supervision or direction.
• Use measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, rules, squares, angle gages, and height gages.
• Understands, supports, implements, and sustains 5S program initiatives and goals.
• Supports and upholds the Conductix Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies in ISO.
• Upholds Core Values.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the…