Brake Press Set Up Operator

Job Description

Falcon Industries is looking to add a Brake Press Set-Up Operator to our team. The Brake Press-Set Up Operator is responsible for preparing and calibrating brake presses to bend and shape metal sheets according to precise engineering blueprints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Brake Press
• Choose and install the correct punch and die
• Review technical drawings, blueprints and job order to determine exact material specifications and bending process
• Set up and run prototypes and production parts independently
• Conduct test bends, measure parts using precision tools, adjust machine settings until the first piece meets quality standards
• Inspect parts for quality and conformance to blueprint specifications
• Maintain work area
• Load and unload metal blanks
• May perform other related duties or work at a different workstation as production needs require

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of experience operating Cincinnati and Amada Press Brakes or equivalent
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to read blueprints and measure part, understand metallurgy
• Ability to use precision tools like calipers, micrometers, height gauges
• Ability to meet productivity standards, completing work in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to thrive in an evolving, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail-orientated
• Experience in safety procedures including proper use of emergency stops and machine guards
• Energetic and eager to learn
• Dependable

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for long shifts (up to 10 hours)
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in noisy environment, varying temperatures

Bonus Points

• Experience in metal shop production
• Basic Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Department

Brakes

Reports to

Brake Dept. Supervisor

Location

Somerset, NJ

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule

Monday to Friday, from 6:00am to 2:30pm

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Supplemental Life Insurance, LegalShield, and more)
• Company Paid Long-term Disability
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 9 Paid Holidays

Pay

Hourly, from $22.00-$28.00 DOE