Press Brake Operator; Experienced

Position: Press Brake Operator (Experienced Applicants Only)
Standard Sheet Metal Benefits!

Our company offers health benefits that are unmatched anywhere in the industry. Health, Vision, Dental, and Prescription is offered to the employee and dependents at no cost plus a small yearly deductible.

Pension benefits and a company annuity are provided to the employee.

Seven paid holidays

Clean, well lit , safe, laid back and relaxed work environment

Overtime is not mandatory but available

Flexible work shifts

Pay is calculated at an hourly rate and is determined based on skill and ability.
** Shift
* * We are hiring for 1st and 2nd shift.
1st shift is 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday
- Friday. Overtime available.
2nd shift is 3:30pm - 2:00am, Monday
- Thursday.

The Press Brake Operator sets up and operates the press brake to form metallic parts to dimensional specifications by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reads job routings and blueprints for product specifications such as material, dimensions and tolerances, checks documentation for templates or fixtures information for tooling requirements, determines sequence of operation and proper die selections.

Selects positions and secures tooling and dies.

Checks stock or part to ensure proper squareness, flatness, general condition and gage.

Calibrates the gaging system and determines whether blocks or fingers are required.

Keys information into the CNC system.

Positions stock or part in the press and initiates bending/forming sequence and observes operation of the machine.

Checks formed part angles, length, width and radius dimensions with appropriate measuring tools.

Checks formed part for cracks, die marks, laminating and proper bend directions.

Initiates adjustments and shims die if required to meet product specifications and acquires first piece inspection approval.

Produces balance of parts required following appropriate batch sorting and inspection procedures.

Records time and piece count and verifies accuracy of shop routing estimates and piece count order requirements.

Maintains excellent attendance to eliminate production disruptions.

Marginal Functions Be able and willing to work with others to gather information which would aid in performing this position  able to learn and do other tasks, both related and unrelated to this position.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions related to this position.

Education and/or Experience Three to six months related work experience or training on the job with a qualified person who has performed this function and has a thorough knowledge of the equipment and its total functions.

High School education or equivalent.

Language Skills Ability to read, understand and interpret blue print drawings.

Ability to read, understand and interpret measuring devices such as rulers, tape measurers, combination squares, protractors, and calipers, in metric and English.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as company routing sheets, inspection reports, rules, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals in English.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to convert metric/English units of measure.

Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in…