Press Brake Operator

Job Overview

Hours: 5am - 3pm, Monday through Thursday 

Job Summary:

The Press Brake Operator, you will operate a press brake machine, including changing machine tooling/dies, interpreting blueprints for quality assurance, and setting up machinery for production runs. The ideal candidate will possess a working understanding of Fabrication workflow processes and demonstrate a readiness to grasp quality control standards, machine setup procedures, and proficiency in utilizing measurement tools.

Responsibilities:

• Position each piece against stops and form piece to the required angle and bends
• Check finished piece against print for correct dimensions, make adjustments to the press brake as needed
• Read and interpret shop drawings to perform brake operations
• Maintains and adjusts set ups as required
• Maintains and communicates stock level of parts
• Reports promptly any and all problems concerning safety, quality, equipment and production
• Operates brake as process and policy requirements indicate to ensure proper set up and operations is followed and maintained
• Inspects product to ensure levels of quality and quantity are met as established by the company
• Trouble shoot any issues that may arise with the machine
• Follow instructions per order for correct quantity and material sizes
• Measuring parts with a dial caliper or tape measure.
• Set-up and operate fabrication equipment
• Operate equipment in a safe professional manner
• Maintains a clean, organized workstation at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Have a technical aptitude for mechanical equipment
• Solid background working with sheet metal
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal and metric conversion skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to read a tape measure and caliper
• Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminum, Steel and Stainless Steel
• Candidate must be reliable, regular attendance is required
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision while meeting all product quality requirements