Brake Press Operator

Brake Press Operator

Traylor Construction Group - Onyett Fabricators

Petersburg, IN • Full-Time/Regular

Onyett is seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator responsible for forming various types of steel for bucket and blade liners, forming metal into different degrees, and forming channels. These responsibilities include shaping metal, maintaining press brake, reading blueprints, completing inspections, packaging, lifting, and moving of parts & inventory, using a forklift, and following safety regulations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Select proper tooling and dies based on material thickness and type.
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Measures, marks, and scribes' dimensions and reference points on material or work-piece as guides for subsequent forming as necessary.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate forming factors.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance forming and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Performs routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

Required Skills

Skills and Abilities

• Strong work tenure: 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and take blueprints, required material, and execute work.
• Ability to perform all job duties.
• Read tape measurements.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Detail- and deadline-oriented multitasker.
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work outside with various weather conditions

Who we are:

Established in 1999, Onyett Fabricators is a dedicated shop providing fabrication and field services, welding, and other structural metalwork for the coal, aggregate, and construction industries.

Onyett has 34,000 square feet of shop space and operates 24/7 to meet our clients' needs.