Machine Operator

Machine Operator - Press Brake $16-$19/hr DOE

Full Time:
Monday-Friday, 1st Shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm

This role involves receiving, processing, storing, and distributing metal, operating specialized equipment and supporting warehouse functions with a focus on safety and precision. Key responsibilities include advanced production on Press Brake machines to produce precision parts, packaging orders, inventory movement, and warehouse upkeep.

• Review blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions, and other specifications.
• Determine processing specifications: materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
• Ensure correct material is used per work orders.
• Coordinate and execute material handling.
• Position work pieces for processing (may operate different machines).
• Align and secure fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, and material onto machine.
• Select and monitor speeds, feeds, controls, and tooling.
• Determine operation sequence for various materials and conditions.
• Create complicated or irregular parts per drawings, ensuring proper blocking and clamping.
• Operate various machines as required.
• Measure and examine parts with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, scales, squares) to ensure conformance.
• Perform in-process and finished product quality inspections.

• Valid Driver's License.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm‑hand steadiness, and multi‑limbed coordination.
• Reading and comprehending written instructions.
• Basic measurement skills: length, width, height, weight, and basic math.
• Basic arithmetic skills for decimals and fractions.
• Multi‑tasking, prioritizing, and time management.
• Decision‑making skills based on knowledge, experience, and judgment.
• Certification to operate motorized material handling and rigging equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge.
• Warehousing and material handling experience (preferred).
• High School diploma/GED (preferred).

• Lifting: 60 lbs repetitively / 100 lbs occasionally.
• Pushing: with 80 lbs of force.
• Pulling: with 80 lbs of force.
• Sitting: occasionally.
• Standing: for sustained periods.
• Walking: moving about on foot.
• Climbing: stairs, ladders, scaffolding, trucks.
• Stooping: bending torso.
• Balancing: maintaining equilibrium.
• Kneeling: rest on knees.
• Crawling: on hands and knees or feet.
• Reaching: e.g., reach 100‑pound object 36 inches from wall.
• Talking: in a manner sufficient to be understood.
• Hearing: normal hearing to respond to shop whistle and signals.