BRAKE OPERATOR FOR 10 HOUR SHIFTS

Zehnder Rittling is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator (including set-up) to join our manufacturing team. This dependable candidate will work closely with other team members to meet production goals while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews job order to determine customer specifications.
• Determines dies necessary to run job.
• Sets up press, positioning dies, set ram etc.
• Operates press at speed necessary to produce required product quantities and meet quality standards.
• Sets feeder (i.e. to size of Fin and stroke feed).
• Performs periodic inspection of product to ensure quality.
• Completes paperwork specific to jobs.
• Works in a safe manner, utilizing all required personal protective equipment.
• Assists in all other areas of cell.
• Maintains flexibility to transfer to other cells to assist when needed.
• Performs autonomous maintenance on equipment.
• Works as part of the team and continuously seeks to identify and eliminate non-value added processes and waste.

Requirements

• Prior manufacturing experience with set-up and operation of presses.
• Basic Mechanical Skills and ability to use small hand tools.
• Prior vocational/trade school background preferred.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and utilize measuring equipment such as calipers/micrometer.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Specific vision requirements of this position include close vision.
• Must regularly be able to use hands to handle, feel, talk and hear.
• The majority of the workday employee must stand and walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Schedule

• 10-hour shift Monday through Thursday, 5:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Overtime when needed on Friday, 5:30 am to 4:00 pm (10-hour shift).
• Overtime when needed on Saturday, 5:30 am to 11:30 am (6-hour shift).

Pay

$17.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Full-time temporary to full-time permanent hire position located at 100 Rittling Blvd, Buffalo, NY 14220.