Location: Pikeville, NC
Category: Skilled Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 05/07/2026
Position Summary
NCW is seeking a Press Brake Operator / Fabrication Trainee to join our client's Pikeville, NC facility. This is a hybrid role supporting both press brake operations and CNC plasma cutting, with hands‑on training available for mechanically inclined candidates who are eager to grow into skilled fabrication roles.
You will learn the full fabrication process — from machine setup and operation to quality inspection — in a team‑oriented, safety‑focused shop.
Key Responsibilities
(Responsibilities will grow with training and experience)
NCW is seeking a Press Brake Operator / Fabrication Trainee to join our client's Pikeville, NC facility. This is a hybrid role supporting both press brake operations and CNC plasma cutting, with hands‑on training available for mechanically inclined candidates who are eager to grow into skilled fabrication roles.
You will learn the full fabrication process — from machine setup and operation to quality inspection — in a team‑oriented, safety‑focused shop.
Key Responsibilities
(Responsibilities will grow with training and experience)
- Operate (and be trained to set up) Cincinnati press brakes to bend and form steel components
- Assist with and learn CNC Plasma Table (ESAB) operation
- Load materials, align parts, and select appropriate tooling
- Perform daily machine startup, shutdown, and basic preventive maintenance
- Read and follow blueprints, work orders, job travelers
- Inspect finished parts using measuring tools (calipers, gauges, micrometers)
- Maintain part accuracy and quality throughout production
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized work area
- Support additional fabrication or shop duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
- Manufacturing, machine operator, or general labor experience OR strong mechanical aptitude
- Willingness to learn press brake and fabrication processes
- Basic math skills (measurements, fractions, conversions)
- Ability to read basic drawings or willingness to be trained
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attendance
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced shop environment
- 1–2 years of press brake or metal fabrication experience
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work standing for extended periods
Preferred Skills (Not Required)
- Experience in a steel, manufacturing, or fabrication shop
- Familiarity with Cincinnati press brakes or CNC plasma tables
- Experience measuring parts or performing quality checks
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
- Pay rate (Temp) is $16.00-$18.00 per hour, based on experience
- Upon conversion pay will increase to $20.00 per hour
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Retirement, 401(k)
- Personal Advancement
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
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