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CNC Press Brake & Laser Cutting Technician Express Skilled Trades - Kansas City Riverside, MO Job Details Temporary $20 - $28 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Machine tool maintenance Press brake machine Mechanical blueprint interpretation Press operation Measuring tapes Machine setup Equipment setup (production tasks) Quality records maintenance Maintaining an organized workspace Mechanical fabrication Tooling Sheet metal fabrication Laser cutting Coaching Machining tool setup Reactive equipment maintenance Energy control procedures Mid-level Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Shop math Industrial equipment troubleshooting First article inspection Electrical safety procedures Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Dimensional measurements Production optimization CNC quality inspection Plasma cutters Team training Full Job Description Night in the life You clock in as the lights hum across the shop. With programs queued and raw sheet stock staged, you verify your first-piece on the press brake, fine‑tune a bend allowance, and then pivot to the CNC laser to dial in kerf and speed. You keep production flowing—setting up machines, running parts to spec, and documenting quality—while collaborating with Quality and Engineering when a tricky feature pops up. On a small overnight crew, your independence and judgment keep everything moving safely and on schedule.

Schedule and training Regular shift:

Sunday-Thursday, 10:00 pm-6:30 am Initial training: 2nd shift, Monday-Friday, 2:30 pm-11:00 pm What you'll tackle Run and oversee CNC press brake and CNC laser equipment to produce metal parts to drawings and specifications.

Complete setups:

choose tooling, load/adjust programs, and make process tweaks to achieve target bends, cuts, and throughput. Interpret blueprints, engineering prints, schematics, and work instructions to plan operations. Conduct first‑piece inspections and verify conformance before releasing to production. Measure precisely with tape measures, calipers, verniers, and other gauges. Form, bend, and cut sheet/plate per customer and engineering requirements. Watch machine performance, making adjustments to protect quality and utilization. Troubleshoot basic mechanical/electrical issues; escalate potential safety, quality, or downtime risks. Perform routine care on press brake, laser, and related equipment. Setups and runs consistently meet production, quality, and safety targets. Complete production reports, data entry, machine/quality logs, and shift notes. Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), guarding, light curtain, and all machine safety protocols. Immediately report unsafe conditions, nonconforming parts, or production problems. Keep your cell and surrounding work area clean and organized throughout the shift. Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Leads, Supervisors, and Management when needed. Coach or assist other operators in safe, proper machine operation when assigned. Respond appropriately to equipment issues and production emergencies. Hit schedule, takt, and quality commitments. Take on additional duties as assigned. What you bring Hands‑on experience with CNC press brakes, CNC lasers, or comparable metal fabrication machinery. Background in manufacturing/metal fabrication preferred. Mechanical aptitude and comfort with basic electrical/mechanical concepts. Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work instructions. Accurate measurement skills using tape measures, calipers, and verniers. Experience with setups, tooling swaps, program edits, and process adjustments. Strong safety mindset with working knowledge of LOTO. Solid math skills and attention to detail. Quality‑focused with the ability to tune machines/processes to correct issues. Self‑directed; works well with minimal supervision. Clear communicator and practical problem solver. Team‑oriented and effective in a fast‑paced production environment. Able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to table/work height. Capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and occasional climbing for the duration of the shift. Willing to work overtime as needed. Night‑shift environment Industrial manufacturing setting on an overnight schedule. Fast pace with changing priorities and periodic interruptions. Noise typical of fabrication equipment. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. Temperature variations from warm to cold depending on area and season. Small skeleton crew—requires independence and ownership. Overtime may be required based on demand. Health and safety Adhere to company Health & Safety, OSHA, Quality, Environmental, and HR policies. Wear required PPE at all times. Use machine guarding, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety systems correctly. Apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) whenever required. Report unsafe conditions or practices immediately. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation. Required PPE Steel‑toe safety shoes Safety glasses Hearing protection/ear plugs Work gloves as required Tools and tech you'll work with CNC Laser Cutter Press Brake CNC Plasma Cutter About Express Employment Professionals Express Employment Professionals ranks among the leading staffing firms in the U.S. and Canada. With 750+ franchise locations, we connect talented people with full‑time, temporary, and part‑time roles across professional, commercial, and administrative fields—delivering workforce solutions that help businesses thrive. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities