Door Form

About the role

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories, and received Gallup’s With Distinction honor.

The Press Brake Operator operates a Press Brake machine to bend or form metals to meet customer specifications and production requirements following engineering documents and shop travelers. This position is focused on getting the job done right the first time by placing a high emphasis on quality of workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork.

General Responsibilities

• Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
• Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes.
• Ensure the machine is always running.
• Communicate any issues that prevent product flow.
• Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
• Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
• Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
• Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time depending upon work volumes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Press Brake and maintain continuous workflow through adherence of documented processes.
• Produce parts utilizing the ‘top down” production list.
• Layout and load materials using measuring tools.
• Change dies when needed according to engineering documents.
• Perform first part inspections as well as in-process quality checks.
• Assist with daily PM schedule for machine including maintaining dies and watching for excessive wear.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to use hand held measuring tools including a tape measure and caliper.
• Ability to recognize die profiles needed for parts based on engineered documents.
• Knowledge of die changes and basic die maintenance.
• Ability to setup and operate a press brake machine.
• Understanding of finished part characteristics.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain the machine in good working order.
• Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures.

Physical Demands

• Dexterous with use of hands to grasp and pull material.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling 100+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Work Environment

• Fast paced custom metal manufacturing environment.
• High noise levels.
• Contact with metals and lubricants.
• Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, and carts.
• Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years manufacturing experience in a high volume, fast paced production environment.
• Metalworking / Hollow Metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Manufacturing equipment experience with CNC preferred.
• Dexterous with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools and machinery.

Pay

Expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00–23.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.