Press Brake Operator

The basic function of the Press Brake Operator is to set up and operate forming, bending and punching machines to fabricate parts.

• →Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine sequences.
• →Set up fixed and adjustable punching dies and gauges, adjust ram stroke.
• →Set up and operate machines as required to manufacture parts.
• →Check parts throughout production run, using company supplied measuring equipment to monitor quality and repeatability of process
• →Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices
• →Accurately fill out work order routers with correct quantity of good parts and scrap parts
• →Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise
• →Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• →None

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read, write and speak English fluently.
• Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
• Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision
• Computer literate.
• Flexibility to work inside of a fast-paced environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
• Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Safety glasses or side shields
• Gloves (when applicable while using chemicals)
• Steel-toed, or composite-toed shoes/boots

• Record of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience.
• Six months to one- year related experience and/or training or education.
• Preferred: Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience.

• Sitting, standing, and walking.
• Use of fingers, hands and arms to handle, grip, and grasp objects, controls, parts, tools and to operate required equipment; and reach, push and pull with hands and arms.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

This person will work in a manufacturing environment which is temperature controlled. The person will be working near moving mechanical parts. This setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

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The challenge... we need motivated and skilled people like you who want to work hard to be part of a team that is proud of what they do... protect the lives of those who protect us.

• $3 alternative shift premium or $5 weekend premium
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekend Shift- 36 hour work week
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off- starting at a rate of 2 weeks per year!
• 401K Company Match
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• On Demand Pay - Get paid for hours worked before your next payday!