Press Brake Operator

About the role

We are currently seeking a Press Brake Operator. Our fabricators work independently and in concert with others to perform processes necessary to efficiently and effectively fabricate detail parts. The operator must function as a productive, contributing and responsible member of his/her work team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Follows all company and work center specific production, administration and safety policies and procedures
• Attends and actively participates in all required training
• Reviews manufacturing planning, part-specific engineering information, set-up information and/or related instructions to understand appropriate work process and quality requirements for completed product
• For machine dependent operations, selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures and/or cutting tools, attachments, accessories and material to machines (i.e. set-up machine) and starts and observes machine operation during first part production to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions
• Uses gauges, scales, calipers, mylars and/or blueprints, customer tools and other measuring equipment to check first part quality
• Notifies lead person or supervisor about substantive discrepancies between manufacturing planning target time and actual set-up and/or run times
• Schedule brake by staging jobs “First in First out”
• Sort jobs by type (Material Thickness, Bend radius)
• Stage needed tooling
• Bolt tooling onto brake
• Origin press brake to the nc9 line on gauge
• Determine angle and flange length from documentation (Cad, PCM, DLT, Etc.)
• Determine pinch point
• Hand wheel brake to needed bend angle check and make corrections
• Check flange lengths and correct as needed
• When part is correct buy off first part
• Tears down machine or hand tool set-up upon completion of production run, returning all tools, equipment and accessories to their proper locations
• Moves completes part order to next manufacturing operation or staging area. Works with others, using continuous process improvement tools and techniques and just-in-time manufacturing techniques, to develop and install process improvements that positively impact manufacturing throughput, machine and human resources utilization, space utilization, organization and other factors

Education And Experiences

• A high school diploma or high school equivalency preferred
• Candidates that do not have a high school diploma or high school equivalency will be required to take a pre-employment assessment to be considered for the role
• Detail oriented with the ability to use elementary measuring tools i.e. micrometer calipers and electronic calipers
• Must have the ability to read and understand tolerances on manufacturing drawings
• Demonstrated decision-making ability utilizing good judgment in determining the appropriate guideline, procedure, and application to utilize in solving problems
• Thorough understanding of process flows, lead times and lean principles in a mfg. environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

Why Choose Sonaca North America?

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Additional Information

• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions
• This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties
• The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required
• This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time
• Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer
• Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities
• This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system