Press Brake Operator

Position summary:

The Brake Press Operator uses press brakes and miscellaneous equipment to create, shape, and customize materials into a variety of forms dictated by Fabrication plans. Reads and interprets detailed and complex instructions to produce the desired forms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Following the Safety policy, including PPE
• Setting up and operating press brakes and other equipment on a variety of parts of all shapes and sizes
• Checking products against standards for conformance to specifications
• Following specifications in job orders, verbal instructions, and blueprints
• Observing machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
• Performing minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces
• Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of the company's QMS policies and procedures.
• Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide

leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Math skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Knowledge of standard and metric measurements
• Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Team orientation
• Crane operation certification required
• Forklift operation certification required
• LOTO certification preferred, but not required
• Availability to work on Saturdays as needed
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake
• Measurement Gauges
• Blueprints
• Schematics