1st shift - Press Brake Operator

Position Title:

Press Brake Operator

Wage: $21.11 per hour

Shift: 1st

Hours:

6:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri)

• Performs tasks safely, including wearing safety glasses and gloves as described in JHA requirements.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates machines to produce quality parts.
• Opens and closes work orders in IQMS dashboard.
• Prints drawings in IQMS dashboard.
• Produces high quality parts from prints, knowing model numbers and required components.
• Consistently produces at an acceptable level of productivity with some supervision.
• Troubleshoots machine problems (machines, tools, etc.).
• Corrects machine and tooling setup for press brakes, drilling centers, and benders.
• Maintains tooling in top operating condition (sharpen in house or notify engineering when needed).
• Performs normal maintenance activities such as die sharpening, shimming, and mounting.
• Owns assigned equipment for 5S programs (cleanliness, spares, tool shadow boards, etc.).
• May program new products on CNC equipment using prints and machine/tooling knowledge.
• Makes recommendations for tooling replacement, repair, and purchase.
• Mentors and coaches other Machine Operators to improve skills.
• Assists in leading production team when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Previous machine operating experience preferred (tube benders, press brakes, steel saws).
• Ability to read tape measure, calipers, and micrometer (required).
• Understanding of metric and decimal measurements.
• Knowledge of computers to utilize IQMS.
• Skills in reviewing and accurately interpreting blueprint drawings for part number, tolerance, dimensions, etc.
• Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to work overhead.
• Walks or stands for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks.
• Pushing and pulling materials, using fingers and grasping parts and components.
• Exerts up to fifty pounds of force frequently.
• Maintains close visual acuity to perform inspections and operate machines.
• Tolerates extremes in weather and machine temperature.
• Tolerates loud noise.
• Extensive use of power and hand tools.
• Requires visual acuity to access details (prints, parts, work orders, etc.).
• Requires communication skills so ideas and instructions can be given clearly and understood.
• Requires ability to distinguish between speech, machinery, and other sounds.

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