
Fabrication - Press Brake Operator (1st Shift)
Job Description
Overview Lippert is excited to announce we will be relocating our Shiner, TX and Beeville, TX locations to Seguin, TX
This role will initially be based in Shiner, TX with a targeted relocation date of September 2026
The fabrication team member is a press brake operator responsible for loading, unloading, and operating equipment that bends metal to make front end replacement bumpers, grill guards, and back bumpers
Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm Pay: $17.50/hr
: Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries
We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation and premium products to all of our customers
Why We are Different: At Lippert, Everyone Matters
This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is
We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences
We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members
Get: A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
Fair and competitive
Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
Holiday, personal and vacation days
Essential Functions: Operate machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement according to required machining sequences Confer with shift leads and managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production obtain approval to continue production Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions Follow work instructions to operate machine control units to start and stop operation Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences Help to maintain necessary inventory of manufacturing supplies Assist with cycle counting of material to ensure inventory integrity Perform other duties as assigned Other Key
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Working Conditions: Fast-paced manufacturing environment Repetitive use of hands to operate machines
: High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, but not required Previous experience with machinery, basic machine set up, and small power tools preferred, but not required Must be able to read a tape measure Able to work and handle multiple job assignments, communicate in team setting, maintain a clean and organized work space
Competencies: Time management Customer focus Decision quality Displaying technical expertise Results, action oriented Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
The employee may be required to stand and/or walk for an average of eight (8) hours per day, and may be required to bend, stoop, or lean while performing normal job duties
The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be highly conscious of safety
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, with an average of 40 scheduled hours per week with the possibility of overtime as decided by a manager
Preferred Education and Experience: Manufacturing/industry experience
Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
that are required of the Team Member for this job
Duties,
, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law
This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment,
, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to
, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters
All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert
Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member
Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members
Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership
Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
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