2nd shift Break Press Operator

Brake Press Operator

Lou-Rich is currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Brake Press Operator to join our team. As a Brake Press Operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process by operating and maintaining the brake press machinery to bend and shape metal components. Your precision and attention to detail will be essential in ensuring the production of high-quality precision parts for our customers.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy working with metal fabrication equipment, we invite you to apply for the position of Brake Press Operator.

Sets up and operates a variety of presses to perform repetitive work. Performs manual operation only, using pre-sheared strip and blank size stock for a variety of materials. Adjusts mechanical knockout devices and ram stroke. Performs minor repair of dies and determines when maintenance is required. Obtains first piece approval from inspection. Arranges work places, furnishes materials and manufacturing information, and demonstrates operation of equipment to lower-level operators.

Monitors operation of equipment during production run and makes any necessary adjustments.

Performs sheet metal operations to fabricate a limited variety of units or products of more standard design. May do simple layout work. Able to operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend or form parts and uses sheet metal hand tools. Plans, lays out and performs all types of sheet metal operations to fabricate a wide variety of units or products of complex design involving close tolerances.

Must set up and operate all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend or form parts. Uses a variety of sheet metal hand tools and measuring instruments. Uses shop mathematics.

Other duties may include:

• Performing all types of sheet metal operations to fabricate a wide variety of units or products of complex design involving close tolerances.
• Setting up and operating all types of sheet metal machines to cut, bend or form parts.
• Using a variety of sheet metal hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Using shop mathematics.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• High mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of CNC machines
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments
• Must be able to read blueprints
• May require some heavy lifting

Lou-Rich Training Requirements:

Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS – Time clock, IFS - Navigation, ISO, Inspection Hand Tools, Inspection Forms, CMM, and Technical) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment. Additional applicable training will be completed by following the individual's assigned department training matrix, Paint Line (F).

Follow training syllabus (Technical from above list). The effectiveness of training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.