This position is for first shift, Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm, with overtime as required or needed.
Description:
As a Press Brake Operator II, you will form sheet metal by applying appropriate sheet metal techniques and functions to conform to customer specifications. Review instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works with little supervision.
Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, but Not Limited To:
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or program specifications to determine sequence of bends and methods of fabricating.
- Must understand the different types of brake tooling and how it is to be used.
- Follow brake set up sheets to position and align tooling per specifications for simple parts (less than 4 bends).
- Adjust part program to meet print specifications to correct tolerances.
- Must be able to meet brake set and run efficiency rates.
- Perform in-process inspections for conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments, such as calipers and squares to meet or exceed fabrication standards.
- Ability to read and comprehend job traveler instructions as well as any special instructions.
- Meet production rates as they are set.
- Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to assist with “on-the-job” training.
- Comply with all appropriate quality standards and fully support the ISO Program.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination and Standard Work.
- Comply with OSHA Requirements, Safety, Good Housekeeping and 5S Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications / Education / Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- GED/Diploma or previous experience operating sheet metal equipment or combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge of shop mathematics.
- Must be able to read, understand and interpret blueprints and/or product specifications.
- Must be proficient in using measuring equipment: vernier, digital and dial caliper and squares.
- Must be able to hold a tolerance of +/- .015.
- Requires lifting sheet metal parts up to 50 lbs. and up to 96” frequently.
- Requires repetitive movement, bending or twisting, walking and standing.
- Experience with operation of Forklift or willing to learn to operate a forklift.
- Computer skills in Microsoft office, AutoCAD, and other programs that relate to fabrication.
- Good work ethics, detail-oriented and willing to learn.
- Initiative, motivation, punctual and self-driven.
- Ability to work OT when required including weekends.