Laser​/Press Brake Operator

Laser / Press Brake Operator

Full Time Manual Labor ELKHART, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition

Set-up and operate a brake press to produce parts. Maintain quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies.

• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of brake press tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints, thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part.
• Reads work order to determine quantity of parts to run, parts per hour, and any special instructions for the job.
• Consistently meets or exceeds production run rates
• Measures product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and performs quality inspection of finished product per shop order.
• Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stops to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations. does first part inspection to confirm finished part conforms to specifications on drawing.
• Set-up and run a job without assistance.
• Perform repetitive work in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and organized area by cleaning/sweeping up debris and by following the 5S standard
• Follow and complete daily PM check lists

Mental and

Physical requirements:

• Bend and lift, loading and unloading parts into the press
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Ability to stand for most of the work shift
• Be able to work onsite for the duration of shift

Safe Practice Guidelines / Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses with side shields as required
• Steel toed/metatarsal safety shoes as required
• Gloves as required
• Earplugs as required
• Welding hood, jacket, face shield, and/or gloves as required
• Fire Retardant (FR) clothing as required
• N-95 mask or respirator as required
• Seat belts required on all forklifts

Qualifications and

Educational Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Detailed oriented
• Manage time with little to no supervision, self-motivated
• Basic math and trigonometry skills
• Must be able to read blueprints
• AS9100 Quality compliance, understanding, and commitment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.