Press Brake Set Up

Overview

Responsible for operating and setting up all equipment in the department. Handles set‑up, program changes, and minor equipment maintenance. Troubleshoots equipment to eliminate scrap, rework, and downtime. Actively participates in Continuous Improvement Teams to promote safety, quality, throughput, and the addition of new equipment. Trains lower‑level operators and serves as a plant leader and resource for resolving complex problems.

Essential Functions

• Accurate and safe machine operation.
• Operate and set up all machinery safely.
• Set up equipment for all product types successfully.
• Inspect tooling and set‑up, making programming changes as needed.
• Repair and maintain all tooling and dies, including participation in a preventive‑maintenance program.
• Actively engage in Continuous Improvement to promote safety, quality, throughput, and new equipment adoption.
• Troubleshoot equipment to determine problems.
• Train lower‑level operators and act as a plant leader.
• Inspect finished parts for gauge thickness, defects, and proper fit‑up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Intermediate ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physical stamina to stand 8‑12 hours per day and perform repetitive work.
• Ability to read and follow detailed instructions in English.
• Capability to distinguish between part numbers and sizes.
• Understanding of quality policy and procedures; ability to detect defects.
• Adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
• Lead the department in the group leader’s absence.
• Ability to read and work with blueprints, build and repair tooling and dies.
• Strong communication, coordination, and training skills across departments.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and manipulating programs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The noise level is usually moderate. Employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts. Frequently required to lift or move up to 30 pounds and to stand, bend, squat, and reach with hands and arms. Regularly required to stand for extended periods, walk, talk, and hear. Ability to use hand tools and read applicable instructions.

Company Overview

At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team’s enduring vision is to grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. Guided by a unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation, Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Drug‑ and smoke‑free work environment
• Commitment to safe work conditions