About the position Responsibilities • Fabricate steel and other metal parts as indicated by the work order and blue prints • Operate a Press Brake and/or Shear • Adjust rake (angle) and pressure of blade using handwheels • Position and clamp stops and side guides to set length and angle of cut • Lift workpiece manually or by hoist or crane to machine bed or roller table and position it against side guide and end stops • Start machine, which clamps workpiece and lowers blade to cut metal • Lay out cutting lines on metal when shearing single pieces • Tilt bed, blade, or install fixtures to shear, bevel, or trim fabricated items • Operate portable shear to cut sheet metal • Inspect work to verify dimensions Requirements • Prior experience operating a Press Brake and/or Shear; set up experience is a plus • Understanding of basic CNC controls • 1+ years prior production experience preferred • Ability to read blue prints and measuring tape • Basic math and problem solving skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure) • Experience in a fast-paced production environment • Able to pass all EHS required tests and clearances Benefits • 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up Medical Plans • Prescription (Rx) Insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) • Health Care FSA • Dependent Care FSA • Company Paid Base Life Insurance • Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance • Company Paid Disability Insurance • Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance • 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match • Voluntary Pet Insurance • Vacation and Personal/Sick Time • Paid Grandparent Leave • Paid Bonding Leave • Adoption Assistance • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Alexandria, LA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $15.30 per hour in Louisiana, with an annual overtime average of $2,656. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Apprenticeship Program help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
