Brake Press Operator ($21.57 - $27.79/hr.)

Responsibilities include:

• Selects, Positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
• Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
• Writes part programs and stores in machine.
• Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints.
• Positions workpiece manually or with crane.
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends or cuts metal.
• Verifies dimensions of workpiece and make adjustments if necessary.
• Ability to determine proper dies, setups of dies, setup of gauges, and adjustment of ram stroke to from all types of parts to proper angle and length without the use of work instruction.
• Ability to determine forming sequence of multiple hit parts without the use of work instruction
• Capable of writing work instruction once part setup has been established.
• Use vernier, protractor, indicator, radii gauges, etc.
• Proceed with minimum supervision and instruction.