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Machine Operator - Jamestown, ND | $18-$25/hr (Jamestown)
Sunward Steel Buildings
1515 business loop east
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Sunward Steel Buildings is a family-owned American manufacturer with over 50 years in the industry. We build fully custom steel structures shipped across the U.S. and Canada. Our Jamestown, ND facility is growing and we are hiring Machine Operators to run the fabrication equipment that makes it all possible.
You will set up, calibrate, and run the fabrication machinery that produces custom steel building components - press brakes, roll formers, shears, punches, and similar equipment. Your precision and consistency directly impact product quality and on-time delivery. If you are mechanically inclined and take ownership of your machine and your output, this is built for you.
PAY AND SCHEDULE
$19.00 - $27.00/hr based on experience and equipment skills
+$2.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift
Operators with press brake, roll former, or structural fabrication backgrounds can expect placement well above the entry rate
1st Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm | 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Overtime as needed during peak periods
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Group Life Insurance and AD&D - 100% company-paid
- Long-Term Disability - 100% company-paid
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 128 hours of Paid Time Off + 8 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Set up, install, and calibrate manufacturing equipment at the start of each run
- Operate press brakes, roll formers, shears, punches, or similar fabrication equipment
- Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain quality and prevent defects
- Perform changeovers between production runs to minimize downtime
- Conduct first-article and in-process quality checks using tape measures, calipers, and measuring instruments
- Perform routine operator-level maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 1+ years setting up and operating machinery in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment
- Ability to read shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and basic technical documentation
- Working knowledge of tape measures, calipers, and squares
- Mechanically inclined with a systematic approach to troubleshooting
- Press brake, roll former, shear, or punch experience is a strong plus - as is forklift certification or steel/fabrication background
CAREER GROWTH
Machine Operators who demonstrate strong production performance, quality consciousness, and reliability have a clear path forward as Sunward grows. We invest in our manufacturing team and promote from within.
HOW TO APPLY
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/8A6383EC38D7D734FF912B46BD6481B3/jobs/244776
Employment contingent on background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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