Forming Operator - 2nd shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

About the role

This position operates jobs on press brake to straighten or bend metal parts to specified dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up pressbrake by examining part blank per blueprint, selecting and positioning dies and programming CNC.
• Runs first-piece to validate set-up and adjusts die or positions shims as required.
• Runs job by lifting manually or by overhead crane and positioning workpiece into bed of machine. Starts ram which presses workpiece into required form.
• Maintains forming operation adjusting machine according to material variances.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on pressbrakes as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• The ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints.
• One to three years of related experience.
• Able to lift 50# repetitively.
• Some CNC or strong computer skills.