Press Brake Operator
About the role
The Press Brake Operator is responsible to prepare and run complex bend setups and forming operations. This includes custom punch/die modification used in combination with other tooling (either standard or custom).
Responsibilities
- Operate Amada, Cincinnati and/or Bystronics Press Brake
- Program using all features of the press brake, E.g. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc.
- Must have a full understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
- Thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and sequencing
- Perform thorough part inspections and remove defective products
- Able to calculate specific material gains and losses
- Able to train less experienced operators
- Work in an efficient and timely manner
- Keep work area, including machine surfaces clean at all times
- Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1-2 years setting up and operating press break machines
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Able to work in extreme environment, with proper PPE
- Basic computer skills and or familiarity with a manufacturing based operating system
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Able to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges
- Able to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner
- Solid commitment to customer or employee service
- Demonstrated teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive
- Knowledge of Machining in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
- Familiarity with the tools of the trade Microsoft Office suite of products and SolidWorks
- Bonus to have Previous experience in a Sheet Metal manufacturing environment
Qualifications
Physical Demands: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in a manufacturing area exposed to machinery and noise; with eye protection and safety shoes required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- 3 weeks of PTO, plus Holiday Pay and Volunteer Hours
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!