Turret Operator Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Turret Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on operating turret and related fabrication equipment to produce customized electrical enclosure boxes and other metal box products. You will work with sheet metal, using a variety of machines and hand tools to bend, punch, drill, and form components according to blueprints and production specifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret press, laser, brake press, punch press, shear, and other sheet metal fabrication equipment to produce customized electrical enclosure boxes and metal boxes.
• Use a brake press (including Euromac and newer model Armada presses) to bend and form metal components according to job specifications.
• Perform turret and laser operations to punch, cut, and shape sheet metal accurately and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication requirements for each job.
• Measure materials and finished parts using tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection tools to verify accuracy and quality.
• Operate drill presses and hand tools to punch, drill, and finish metal parts as required.
• Handle sheet metal and finished parts safely, including heavy lifting up to 50 lbs, while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Assist with basic machine setup and adjustments as needed and remain open to learning changeovers and more advanced machine setup tasks.
• Monitor production equipment during operation, identify issues, and report or assist in resolving basic mechanical or quality problems.
• Follow production schedules and instructions to meet daily output goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of parts and components to ensure they meet blueprint and specification requirements.
• Support general production activities, including material handling, staging parts, and assisting team members in the fabrication area.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a turret or laser operator in a production or sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with brake press, punch press, laser, or turret operation.
• Hands-on experience operating a brake press; operation only is required, setup experience is not mandatory.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure and calipers for precise measurements.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience working with sheet metal fabrication processes and production equipment.
• Comfort operating punch presses, brake presses, drill presses, and related fabrication machinery.
• Basic machine operation skills with a strong willingness to learn additional machine functions and changeovers.
• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating Euromac and newer model Armada brake presses.
• Experience with shear presses and laser operation in a sheet metal environment.
• Blueprint reading and blueprint interpretation skills beyond basic level.
• Experience using micrometers and additional inspection tools for dimensional checks.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication and production, including handling customized electrical enclosure boxes and metal boxes.
• Familiarity with machine setup for turret, laser, and brake press operations, or an interest in learning setup and changeover tasks.
• General mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment and hand tools.
• Experience working in a high-output production environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, family-owned manufacturing organization with more than five decades of experience in producing custom solutions. The culture emphasizes stability, hands-on craftsmanship, and opportunities to grow your technical skills on modern fabrication equipment. You will work standard weekday shifts, supporting a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the production of specialized, high-quality products.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility equipped with large fans throughout the site to improve air circulation. You will work on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The environment is a busy production floor with sheet metal fabrication equipment such as turret presses, lasers, brake presses, punch presses, shears, drill presses, and various hand tools. The role involves regular standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs while working around active machinery and production equipment. Appropriate work attire suitable for a fabrication and production environment is required to ensure safety and comfort.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Garland,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.