Class A Press Brake Opperator

Press Brake Operator - Class A

Bending and fabricating of metal components and assemblies using various techniques. Operate press brake machines in a productive and safe manner to produce parts that meet quality requirements at the lowest cost in a timely manner while minimizing waste of materials and resources. As a level A press brake operator, you will be given a higher level of responsibility to ensure products are completed in a timely and accurate fashion as well as an involvement with your team in a positive and productive manner.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Mentor other fabrication helpers and operators within the department.
• Must approach all tasks and daily activities with a Can-Do attitude.
• May be asked to help instruct shop helpers and other individuals on various fabrication machines and techniques.
• Able to bend and create complex parts for jobs at a fast pace.
• Follow required procedures and use appropriate tooling to setup up each machine for the job as needed.
• Will be using a variety of machines within the fabrication department to include (but not limited to): press brake, shear, PEM and hand roller.
• Identify opportunities for improving press brake area and the overall fabrication area.
• Continuously look for and seek out any continuous improvements that may be made in the department.
• Accountability for following written quality procedures.
• Provide accurate inventory counts at all times and keep parts in identifiable and appropriate areas.
• Recognize problem processes and/or unsafe set-ups and recommend alternatives.
• Able to operate machines on various metals with little or no supervision.
• Perform basic maintenance of machines as required and keep supervisors informed of necessary maintenance beyond minimal operator ability.
• Deliver on customer expectations by performing quality checks on pieces per DSI's quality department standards.
• Must read and understand layouts, job packets and blueprints for parts being fabricated, even if it is a repeat job. This includes understanding of dimensions and tolerances of finished parts.
• Form all parts according to job packets and specifications.
• Verify any discrepancies and issues as they arise and report to fabrication manager or lead.
• Mark prints for any changes that would be required for production or repeat job in the future.
• Log into Epicor time system to accurately clock in and out of jobs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education or

Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two-year degree in a trade school and five years in press brake/fabrication position. May be a combination of schooling and education.

Skills/Abilities/

Competencies:

• Analyze plans, blueprints or drawings to determine work requirements, sequence of bend assignments and help others on the operation.
• Optimize fabrication processes to ensure daily goals and production is met.
• Take on additional tasks to help the team achieve desired goals with little or no supervision.
• The "go to person" for complex and difficult parts.
• Ability to perform a sequence of operations without supervision and consistently maintain the performance levels set for quality and quantity.
• Understanding of safety rules and regulations to prevent unsafe set-ups, operations, or acts which might cause injury to self, others, environment or equipment.
• Proactively engage in a working relationship with other members of the team.
• Ability to work through daily operational activities.
• Ability to plan effectively and execute the plans.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift 25 pounds or more daily and over 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to push or pull over 25 pounds daily or over 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to make decisions with little or no guidance or supervision.
• Communication skills both verbally and written.
• As the lead's backup, it is imperative in this position that communication with all employees is effective, positive and timely.
• When the lead is absent, there must be verbal communication with the fabrication shop manager throughout the day to ensure production, performance and deadlines are being met.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to perform complicated bends on various metals.
• Metal include stainless steel, aluminum, cold steel etc.
• Strong knowledge of inspection procedures.
• Each press brake operator is responsible for checking all parts for quality.