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Safe Fleet

Machine Operator- Punch Press, Brake Press

20 days ago by Safe Fleet
  • Salary negotiable
  • Charlotte, NC, US
  • Full-time
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AI summary

Machine Operator role on Safe Fleet’s Charlotte manufacturing team, primarily running punch press and brake press equipment with a strong focus on quality checks and process adherence. You’ll read work instructions, set up and run machines, inspect parts, and support production needs across stations. Standout perk: 2nd shift role with shift differential.

Key skills
Punch press operationPress brake operationReading job orders/work instructionsMachine setup (fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds)In-process and first-article inspectionMeasuring to dimensions and tolerancesWorkpiece positioning and fixturingMetal stampingTurret press experiencePPE and safety guideline compliance
Salary not listed (hourly rate + shift differential) — comparable Charlotte, NC punch/press brake operator roles typically pay about $18–$26/hour depending on experience and shift.
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-first, detail-oriented machine operator who can follow specifications, inspect quality, and flex across stations as production needs change.
Why apply
  • 2nd shift with differential
  • Safety-first company culture
  • Cross-train on other equipment
Description

Join our manufacturing team in Charlotte as a Machine Operator, where your attention to detail and passion for process improvement will make a measurable impact.

This position is primarily responsible for operating machine such as Punch Press and Brake Press.

At Safe Fleet, we value curiosity, leadership, enthusiasm, accountability, and respect.

Our core value is safety. Without safety first, efficiency and productivity are not possible. This is true for our products, our culture, and our relationship with our community

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following:
• Reads job order or work instruction for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, depth of cut, and determine sequence of operations.
• Positions and secures work piece in holding device, machine table, chuck, centers, or fixtures. Set machine to properly form work piece.
• Observes operation of machine and verifies conformance of machined work piece to specifications.
• Stack and identify parts for remaining processes.
• First part produced inspected 100 percent for each critical operation and in-process inspections as required.
• Works at different stations or departments as production needs require. Ability to cross train on other equipment.

Follow all safety guidelines and wear proper personal protective equipment

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• High school education or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of work experience.
• Machine operation experience preferred
• Metal Stamping, Press Brake/turret press experience a plus

Primary Schedule:

2nd shift - 2:30PM - 11:00PM

Monday - Friday

Salary

Hourly Rate + Shift Differential
Reference: 25765_536306373·Original posting
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