CNC Press Brake & Shear Operator

CNC Press Brake & Shear Operator | Dura Mag | Waterville, ME

Regular Employee |Hourly Non-Exempt | $0.00 - 0.00

The Brake Press & Shear Operator position is responsible to utilize fabrication skills such as cutoff saws, shears, rolls, brakes, presses, forming machines, spinning machines, and punch to cut, shape, and bend metal plates, sheets, tubes, and structures.

• Operates Fab Shop and Machine Shop machinery and equipment
• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Positions work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade
• Pushes button or depresses pedal to activate machine
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
  
  Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from workpiece
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces
• Sets up and performs maintenance on fab and machine shop machines and performs burning work
• Operates any equipment needed to perform job and performs related duties as assigned by supervisor

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Must be detail orientated
• Ability to read and understand trucks specifications document
• Ability to communicate and understand in English

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
• Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
• Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care.

At The Shyft Group, we don’t just offer benefits—we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last‑mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands— Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™, Royal® Truck Body, Dura Mag®, Magnum®, Strobes‑R‑Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, Builtmore™ and Independent Truck Upfitters™—are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada.

Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we’re leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at

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