Job Description

Hello prospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Equipment Operator 3 position!

STABLE FULL-TIME WORK EXPECTED THROUGH 2025 AND 2026 CALENDER YEARS AND BEYOND!

About Farwest:
Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

About our New 2000-Ton Press Brake

Farwest Steel is proud to feature one of the largest press brakes in the western United States. Our brand-new machine delivers 2000 tons of total forming capacity across 60 linear feet, supporting large-scale, high-precision bending projects. Using our press brake, operators help produce components for:

• Ledger Angles for structural fabrication
• Fabricated columns
• column casings for earthquake protection
• Vessel Fabrication for marine industry
• Cell towers
• Light poles
• Power poles

These projects play a critical role in supporting infrastructure, safety, and industry growth giving our operators opportunities to work on high-impact manfacturing.

Benefits:

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on safety, up to .60 cents
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

 

About this position: 
As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00PM - 8:00AM(Graveyard Shift), with limited after hours and weekends as required
Starting Wage: $20.40 - $29.70, plus $2.00 Graveyard shift differential

Farwest Steel’s Operations Department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Equipment Operator 3. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently operating machinery to ensure high-quality part production while meeting customer expectations. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and performing maintenance to maximize uptime.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• Operate press brake machinery with precision to meet production goals.
• Ensure quality standards and customer requirements are met for each order.
• Verify job priority, material selection, and machine settings for optimal performance.
• Make necessary adjustments, including program edits, to improve efficiency and quality.
• Conduct first-part inspections to ensure specified tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
• Perform regular predictive maintenance to maintain equipment efficiency and uptime.
• Follow all standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
• Assist in other warehouse duties as required.

Minimal Qualifications 

• one (1) year of Press Brake Experience 
• High school Diploma or GED
• Ability to read and interpret production orders and technical documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

 

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn more at

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Job Tags

Full time, Monday to Friday, Night shift, Weekend work

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