Press Brake Set Up Operator - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire)

About the role

This position is accountable for performing press brake operations and activities. Individuals must demonstrate a core competency required throughout the organization, including safety, quality, production, and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Level 1
  • Operate Press Brake safely when lead or others have setup and validated quality requirements for a specific part.
  • Consistently maintain a neat and orderly work area.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Perform EPICOR transactions logging in and out of jobs and recording quantity complete, scrapped.
• Level 2 (Includes Level 1 Requirements)
  • Perform simple setups on Press Brake utilizing part drawings and bend simulations.
  • Set up/Observe ¼ inch rule; if not possible, engage Lead or VSM prior to operating.
  • Forklift Certified.
  • Read and follow Shop Loads.
  • Perform inspections using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
  • Perform and document all Job/Routing/Quality procedures as directed.
  • Perform material handling functions including packaging.
  • Assemble, Load and Maintain Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, etc.
  • Perform EPICOR transactions moving material from/to appropriate locations.
• Level 3 (Includes Level 1 and 2 Requirements)
  • Suggest ideas to improve job processes and inform VSM of suggestions.
  • Provide adequate feedback to department manager when the job is not running within 15% of standard.
  • Provide adequate feedback to Department Managers/Engineering by using M.E.C.R forms and notes on the routing.
  • Working knowledge of punch and die configurations, tip radius and the effect on part geometry.
  • Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos; basic math skills; working knowledge of computer systems.
• Lead (Includes Level 1, 2, and 3 Requirements)
  • Capable of training for complex and simple setups.
  • Capable of training EPICOR transactions.
  • Capable of training Safety and Quality Requirements.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• CNC experience: Preferred; required for Level 3 and Lead

Skills

• Press Brake experience desirable for Level 1; required for all other levels.
• Advanced blueprint reading.
• Advanced sheet metal inspection experience.
• Working knowledge of controls for Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows based).
• Ability to calculate required tonnages and bend allowances.
• Ability to select proper tooling required to form a part (Acute, Gooseneck, Offset, etc.).
• Ability to work on a variety of material types and thicknesses.
• Setup experience specific to level, department, or equipment.
• Sheet Metal Layout experience (Tangent Correction, Basic Bend Allowance, etc.).
• Level 2 and up only: Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge, etc.