**Join a company where your skills matter, your ideas are valued, and every project is different.
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J&K Commercial Construction is a growing custom stainless-steel fabrication company serving restaurants, hospitals, schools, casinos, correctional facilities, and commercial foodservice operations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator who takes pride in precision craftsmanship and wants more than just another production job. If you enjoy solving fabrication challenges, working on custom projects, and being part of a team that values quality over quantity, we'd like to meet you.
Unlike repetitive production shops, every day at J&K brings new and unique fabrication projects. You'll work alongside an experienced team building high-quality custom commercial kitchen equipment that is installed in facilities across the region.
**What We Offer
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Competitive pay based on experience
Full-time, year-round employment
Paid hands-on training and continuing skill development
Health benefits
Paid holidays and vacation
Overtime opportunities
Modern fabrication equipment
A clean, professional work environment
Advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company
If you're looking for a long-term career and not just another job, J&K is the place to grow.
**What You'll Do
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Read and interpret fabrication drawings and shop blueprints
Set up and operate CNC press brakes for custom stainless-steel fabrication
Perform one-off and short-run setups for custom parts
Determine proper bend sequences and tooling for each project
Verify bend allowances and finished dimensions
Use precision measuring equipment including tape measures, calipers, squares, and protractors
Inspect finished parts to ensure exceptional quality and accuracy
Troubleshoot machine setups and make adjustments when necessary
Work closely with welders, fabricators, and shop personnel to keep projects moving efficiently
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Safely lift and handle materials up to 50 pounds
**What We're Looking For
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Minimum 2 years of press brake experience
Experience forming stainless steel and other sheet metal materials
Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent attention to detail
Pride in producing high-quality work
Dependable, punctual, and motivated
Valid driver's license
Basic computer skills
Willingness to obtain forklift, industrial safety, and CPR certifications after hire
**Bonus Qualifications
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Experience with:
CNC press brake programming and setup
Custom fabrication (non-production environments)
Precision sheet metal manufacturing
Stainless-steel fabrication
**Why Join J&K?
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At J&K, you're not just making parts—you'll help build custom commercial kitchens that serve thousands of people every day. Our team works on projects that require craftsmanship, creativity, and precision, not repetitive assembly-line production.
We're committed to investing in our employees through training, advancement opportunities, and a workplace built on respect, teamwork, and quality. If you're looking for a company where your skills are appreciated and your career can continue to grow, J&K is the place for you.
Apply today and become part of a team that's building some of the Pacific Northwest's finest custom stainless-steel fabrication projects.
You should be proficient in:
- Driver's License
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
- Machine Setups for Production Runs
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Tool/Die/Mold Setup Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
Machines & technologies you'll use:
Press Brake Operator