Press Brake Set-up I - Weekend Shift

About the role

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up I to perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes. May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations
• Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions
• Makes minor adjustments and clears alarms
• Reads blueprints
• Understands the assembly process and the movement of completed components
• Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼-inch gap to ensure safe machine operation
• Uses precision measuring tools, such as a caliper, height gauge, and/or other precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify the accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
• Affirms that all materials are available at machines and workstations, and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging
• Affirms efficient production through all phases of their area of production
• Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and makes periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met. Also assists operators with, and trains them in, the proper techniques of product inspection
• Affirms that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• May perform the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, as necessary
• May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor

Prior qualifications

• Prior assembly or machine operator set-up experience
• Demonstrates proven ability to set up all machines and process to company specifications in a timely manner, with little to no scrap
• Understands the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed components
• Produces high-quality products according to required output specifications
• Be able to use computers as required
• Be able to use precision measuring tools as required
• Be able to use CADKEY
• Be able to make adjustment and clear machine alarms
• Be able to read blueprints
• Be able to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely fashion
• Be able to operate all hand tools, machines, and equipment as required with minimal supervision
• Be able to handle fast-paced work
• Be able to work as a productive team member who actively contributes to the organization’s success
• Be able to take initiative to ensure that needed tasks are completed without being instructed to do so by leads or supervisors

Education

A high school diploma.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Color vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Location

Onsite

Schedule

F - Su; 5:45am - 6:15pm

Total Compensation Includes

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.