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Drill Press​/Brake Operator

Job in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, 39760, USA
Listing for: Columbia-Industries
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 - 45000 USD Yearly USD 32000.00 45000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Description

The Drill Press/Brake Operator is responsible for independently operating and maintaining plate processing equipment within the Plate Shop. This role supports production by cutting, forming, drilling, and preparing metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses.
  • Reads and interprets blueprints.
  • Selects proper punch and die tooling.
  • Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
  • Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
  • Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data
  • Able to read Drawings and produce parts based on drawing.
  • Operate Press as necessary to produce parts.
  • Produce items daily in support of production.
  • Inform leadsmen and or Foreman of shortages with material.
  • Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
  • Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure
  • Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager
  • Minimum Experience and Qualifications

    2 years of experience preferred

    Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Equivalent Experience

    High School Diploma preferred, 2 years of experience in shop environment preferred.

    Training, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

    Training:

    Critical Skills

    Computer

    Skills:

    Good understanding of computer operations

    Reasoning Ability: Ability to read blueprints and understand parts

    Physical Demands

    Regularly: Standing, lifting, operating equipment.

    Work Environment

    Shop environment.

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