Job Description

Location: Tulsa
Pay: $18.00hr and up DOE

Step into a hands-on role with a stable, growth-focused manufacturing team where your mechanical skills and precision work are valued every day. This is a permanent position offering consistent work, clear expectations, and the opportunity to build long-term experience with brake press operations.

About the Role:

As a Brake Operator Helper, you will support the safe and efficient operation of brake presses producing parts up to 10–12 feet in length. You will work closely with the lead operator to set up, run, and monitor equipment, ensuring parts meet exact specifications. Your attention to detail and mechanical aptitude will directly contribute to quality output and on-time production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with setup and operation of brake presses on material lengths of 10–12 feet.
• Position, align, and secure materials for forming according to job specifications and instructions.
• Use hand and power tools to adjust, maintain, and support brake press operations.
• Inspect parts during and after forming to verify dimensions and quality standards.
• Support changeovers by helping with tooling, die changes, and machine adjustments.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Communicate issues with equipment, materials, or quality to the lead operator or supervisor promptly.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience assisting with or running brake presses handling 10–12 ft material.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficient in safe use of hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow detailed instructions and measurements.
• Proven track record of being self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, goal-oriented work approach with consistent attendance and punctuality.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience reading basic shop drawings or blueprints.
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and squares.
• Prior exposure to metal fabrication or sheet metal forming environments.

Qualifications:

• Formal training or coursework in manufacturing, mechanics, or a related trade is a plus.
• Any safety-related certifications (e.g., OSHA, equipment-specific training) are advantageous.

If you’re a mechanically inclined, detail-focused operator helper looking for a long-term role, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your fabrication career.