Press Brake Set-up - 1st Shift

Description

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up I to perform a variety of duties to set‑up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes. May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

• Performs set‑up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations
• Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions
• Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
• Uses precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
• Assures that all materials are available at machines and workstations
• Assures proper quality during all phases of production. This includes:
  • materials and packaging
  • variety of duties to set‑up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines
  • operates the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s)
• Placing parts on a die
• Adjusting to ensure proper placement on consistent basis
• Ensuring that angles and dimensions are correct
• Ensuring that the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output
• Make minor adjustments and clear alarms
• Read blueprints
• Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components
• Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼‑inch gap to ensure safe machine operation
• Uses precision measuring tools, such as a caliper, height gauge, and/or other precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify the accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
• Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations, and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging
• Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production
• Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and make periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met.? Also assist operators with, and train them in, the proper techniques of product inspection
• Assist in maintaining equipment and keeping work areas clean and orderly
• Instructs and assists operators and other workers in machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation
• Assists operators with measuring, blueprint‑reading, and minor adjustments
• Report and prevent equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors
• Works within his/her area to assure production flows in an efficient manner. This includes planning for smooth transition to the next schedule job for their area
• Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• May perform the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, as necessary
• May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor

• Prior assembly or machine operator set‑up experience
• Demonstrates proven ability to set up all machines and process to company specifications in a timely manner, with little to no scrap
• Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed components
• Produce high‑quality products according to required output specifications
• Be able to use computers as required
• Be able to use precision measuring tools as required
• Be able to use CADKEY
• Be able to make adjustment and clear machine alarms
• Be able to read blueprints
• Be able to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion
• Be able to operate all hand tools, machines, and equipment as required with minimal supervision
• Be able to handle fast‑paced work
• Be able to work as a productive team member who actively contributes to the organization’s success
• Be able to take initiative to ensure that needed tasks are completed without being instructed to do so by leads or…