Brake Operator (Manufacturing) - Tulsa, OK
Wedlake Enclosure Systems is hiring Brake Operators to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate and set up press brake equipment to bend and form metal components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. Successful candidates are safety-minded, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work in a fast-paced production environment.
We have multiple openings available on 1st and 2nd shifts, offering stable, full-time employment and opportunities for career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in press brake operation, metal fabrication, machine operation, manufacturing, or blueprint reading who are looking to build a long-term career with a company that values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy working with precision equipment, and want to be part of a successful fabrication team, we encourage you to apply
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate press brake equipment to form and bend metal components according to specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, work orders, and manufacturing instructions.
- Select appropriate tooling and perform machine setups for assigned production jobs.
- Verify dimensions and tolerances using measuring and inspection tools.
- Inspect completed parts to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and throughput expectations.
- Perform routine machine checks and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–4 years of fabrication, manufacturing, or press brake experience preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Proficiency with measuring and inspection tools.
- Basic understanding of metal forming principles and fabrication processes.
- Ability to perform machine setups and make basic adjustments.
- Strong attention to detail, quality workmanship, and safety.
- Experience operating CNC press brake equipment is a plus.
- Experience in metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environments is preferred.
Why Wedlake?
- Multiple openings available with immediate hire opportunities.
- Stable, growing manufacturing company with long-term career potential.
- Opportunities to develop and advance your skills in press brake operation and metal fabrication.
- On-the-job training and continuous skill development.
- Team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Competitive pay, steady full-time work, and advancement opportunities.
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Job Locations
US-OK-Tulsa
Company Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs