Brake Press Operator

SUMMARY

Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Selects proper punch and die tooling.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year certificate from college or technical school; one-year related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in small groups or one-on-one.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• 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 standardized situations.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Noisy environment.