Press Brake Operator- 1st Shift

Job Description

1st shift- 6am- 3:30pm Monday thru Thursday, 6am- 10am Friday

Pay: $17- $20/ hour based on experience.

POSITION SUMMARY: Operates the Press Brake to create components that meet all customer specifications.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (includes essential job functions):

• Operates, sets, and adjusts press brakes to process orders to meet customer specifications and delivery date requirements.
• Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
• Turns set screws or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position or activate hydraulic clamping.
• Positions work piece manually to align parts to the dies and back gauge.
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate.
• Verifies dimensions of work piece, using templates or standard measuring equipment and completes inspection documents.
• May grind laps or burs from edges of work piece using portable grinder.
• Safely and proficiently assist in the movement of material within the brake department to allow for maximum production efficiencies.
• Perform preventative and general maintenance on press brakes and supporting equipment as needed.
• Resolve departmental problems to minimize effect on production.
• Maintain safe and orderly work area.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Follow or maintain maintenance per schedule. Report to supervisor.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Must be proficient in the use of measuring tools
• Metal fabrication and brake experience preferred
• General computer knowledge
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced, detail oriented production and manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient in blue print reading
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Good interplant customer service skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Must have strong math and metric conversion skills

JOB SKILLS TRAINING/EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Safe Distance Mode
• Brake Safety
• Main Power
• Hydraulic Pump
• Safety Interlocks – Machines
• Safety Zone – Rear Machine
• Tonnage Settings per Tooling
• Tonnage on HFB Brake
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Tooling Change Safety
• Two Person Parts
• Auto Positioning Back gauges

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand in an upright position for continuous periods of time.
• May be required to climb ladders or work in overhead areas.
• Employee is required to walk throughout the facility during the course of the workday.
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to pull and/or push up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis.

• May be required to bend forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine.