Job ID: 1803658
Reference Code: 1111EC-Laser-and Break Press Operator
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Laser and Brake Press Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA. This full-time role is ideal for a skilled metal fabrication professional with hands-on experience operating fiber laser equipment, brake press machinery, punch press equipment, and precision measuring tools.
This opportunity offers steady work, competitive hourly pay, and the chance to join a team-oriented manufacturing environment where accuracy, safety, reliability, and craftsmanship are valued. The right candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced production setting with supportive leadership, clear production goals, and opportunities to contribute as a trusted lead resource on the shop floor.
This role is a strong fit for someone who takes pride in producing quality fabricated metal parts, supporting other operators, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Amada and Bystronic fiber laser machines, including programming machines as required.
- Review work orders, samples, drawings, blueprints, and verbal instructions to produce accurate metal parts.
- Operate fiber laser, punch press, and brake press equipment in a metal fabrication production environment.
- Lead and support machine operators by assigning work, communicating priorities, and helping resolve production issues.
- Monitor part quality throughout production and identify parts requiring inspection as part of the quality control process.
- Load automatic feeders, update travelers, enter job information into systems, troubleshoot machine issues, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire, full-time, hourly, non-exempt.
- Location: Santa Ana, CA 92705.
- 1st shift: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- 2nd shift: Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM, with overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- Benefits: Not specified.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Operate fiber laser, punch press, and brake press equipment to support daily metal fabrication production.
- Review blueprints, drawings, work orders, travelers, and production instructions to ensure accurate part output.
- Lead machine operators, assign work, communicate production priorities, and support team productivity.
- Maintain quality standards through inspection, measurement, troubleshooting, and process communication.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant metal fabrication, laser machine, punch press, or brake press experience.
- 3 or more years of lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience operating Amada and Bystronic fiber laser machines.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, technical instructions, and production documentation.
- Experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, and depth gauges.
- Experience with ERP systems and job documentation.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and quality-focused work habits.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain processes, issues, and production needs clearly.
- Conflict resolution skills and the ability to support a productive team environment.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to lift up to 40 to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, pushing, carrying, and walking.
- Reliable attendance and availability to work overtime, weekends, and Saturdays as needed, sometimes on short notice.
- Experience in both high-volume and low-volume production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior leadership or management experience in a metal fabrication or manufacturing setting.
- Experience training, mentoring, or coaching machine operators.
- Strong understanding of quality workmanship standards related to laser cutting and fabricated metal parts.
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues quickly while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule requirements.