About Sunward Steel Buildings
Family-owned and American-made for over 50 years. We design, engineer, and manufacture fully custom steel buildings delivered to every state in the U.S. and across Canada. Our mission is to fulfill our customers' visions into structures that last generations. We are not a temp agency or a revolving door - we build teams that stay, grow, and build careers here.
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Machine Operator to join our Jamestown manufacturing team. 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. This is a hands-on role where your precision and consistency directly impact product quality and on-time delivery. If you are mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and take ownership of your machine and your output, this is built for you.Starting pay is based on your experience - operators with press brake, roll former, or structural fabrication backgrounds can expect placement well above the entry rate.
What You Will Do
- Set up, install, and calibrate manufacturing equipment at the start of each run following job orders and technical specifications
- Operate press brakes, roll formers, shears, punches, or similar fabrication equipment to produce steel components to required dimensions and tolerances
- Monitor machine performance continuously, adjusting settings to maintain output quality and prevent defects
- Perform changeovers between production runs efficiently to minimize downtime
- Conduct first-article and in-process quality checks using tape measures, calipers, and other measuring instruments
- Identify and isolate non-conforming parts; document and report defects to the supervisor
- Perform routine operator-level maintenance including cleaning, lubrication, and minor adjustments
- Support the production floor as needed to help meet customer deadlines - overtime as needed during peak periods
What We Are Looking For
- 1+ years of experience setting up and operating machinery in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, work orders, and basic technical documentation
- Working knowledge of standard measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, and squares
- Mechanically inclined with a systematic approach to troubleshooting and machine operation
- Press brake, roll former, shear, or punch experience is a strong plus - as is forklift certification or steel/fabrication industry background
Pay and Benefits
- $19.00 - $27.00/hr - placement based on experience and equipment skills
- +$2.00/hr shift differential for 2nd shift
- 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)
Career Growth
Machine Operators who demonstrate strong production performance, quality consciousness, and reliability have a clear path toward various roles as Sunward grows. We invest in our manufacturing team and promote from within.Sunward Steel Buildings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
