PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR- 2nd Shift

Description

Operates press brake machines to bend and form metals to meet customer specifications.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Confers with Press brake Set-up person regarding how job is to be run and what dimensions to maintain.
• Performs back gauge calibration and resets counters.
• Runs first piece and takes to inspection or certified operator for approval.
• After 1st piece approval adjusts machines if necessary, seeking assistance from Set-up Person when needed, and runs job.
• Uses measuring equipment, checks specified dimensions on parts and plots them on SPC charts to track quality of product and process.
• Fills out all required production paperwork and records.
• Maintains work area in clean and safe condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Requires minimum of 6 months to 2 years press brake experience.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Must be able to read complex blueprints and perform complex mathematical calculations. Advanced knowledge of press brake and use basic quality inspection equipment including calipers, protractors, and micrometers. Ability to follow instructions, read, and write. Includes ability to set up and troubleshoot press brake machine. Must be able to work 2nd shift Monday-Thursday 3pm-1am.

Working Conditions

• Constant exposure to one or more elements typically found in a manufacturing setting such as noise, dust, heat, fumes or dirt, which may not be desirable.
• Exposure to noise requires the use of hearing protection.

Supervision

• None

Decision-Making / Confidentiality

• Requires continuous mental / visual application.
• Little or no independent judgment and decision making within Company policies to resolve operational problems and to determine manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Limited exposure to confidential data such as product design information and work center rates.