Machine Operator

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Machine Operator performs the duties associated with high-quality, cutting and forming of stainless-steel kitchen ventilation parts and equipment using a press brake and laser machines. May perform simple or routine set-ups. Notifies if more complex tool or machine adjustments are required. Operates computer console as needed. Uses simple measurement instruments to check work. Employee will have frequent contact with Drafting, Layout, Programming, management and other shop floor personnel.

Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00

Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

Essential Responsibilities:

• Set up, program, and adjust the Press brake; including daily operator maintenance.
• Set up, program, and adjust the Laser; including daily operator maintenance.
• Accurately produce error-free and scratch-free parts quickly and efficiently.
• Provide quality parts within required tolerances.
• Operate equipment according to all safety procedures.
• Follow all Company safety policies as required for the position and area.
• Inform maintenance of any mechanical malfunctions immediately.
• Use knowledge and experience to answer questions regarding tolerances and QC of all parts produced within the area.
• Actively participate in safety program.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintain work area to 5s standards
• Cross train on various machines within the department.
• Train others on all equipment within the department when necessary.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating a 60 ton or larger Press brake
• Minimum of 6 months experience operating Press brakes or Lasers
• Sheet metal manufacturing experience; prefer stainless steel

Skills / Ability:

• Proficiently operate all programs used to produce required parts.
• Accurately produce scratch-free parts quickly and efficiently.
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work from shop drawings.
• Recognize and identify all types of sheet metal used within the plant.
• Proficiently read a tape measure.
• Follow all safety and housekeeping rules.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be team oriented.
• Skills to read and write English, in order to work from blueprints and drawings.
• Operate a forklift and understand its capacities. (Company certification required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience with Cincinnati, Accupress or Bystronic Expert Series Press brakes
• Knowledge or experience with Amada CO2 Lasers
• Additional software knowledge is preferred.
• NC Programming and Drafting software knowledge preferred Experience working in a production environment

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability to bend, stoop, reach and stand frequently.

• Have sufficient strength to lift, push, pull, and shake sheets of metal from one surface to another frequently: for up to ten (10) hours per day.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs and frequently lift 10 to 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Production Manufacturing Environment
• No Travel Required

Compensation Information:

Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 - $26.00