Press Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Brake Press Operator- 2575
Location: 1955 Stephenson Hwy Troy, MI 48083
Employment Type: 5 Months Contract to Hire
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift: 2nd shift 

Pay Rate: $20.00/Hour

Key Responsibilities

• Machine Setup: Prepare and set up the press brake machine by loading the appropriate tooling, dies, and materials. Ensure the machine is correctly calibrated and aligned for accurate bending operations.
• Material Handling: Position and align sheet metal or other materials on the press brake bed, ensuring proper placement for precise bending.
• Bending Operations: Operate the press brake machine to bend or form materials as per engineering drawings and specifications. This includes selecting the appropriate tooling, adjusting machine settings, and monitoring the bending process.
• Quality Control: Regularly inspect bent components to verify dimensional accuracy and quality, using measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges.
• Tool Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on press brake tooling, ensuring they are in good condition and replacing them when necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor issues or deviations that may occur during the bending process, such as material inconsistencies or machine malfunctions.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while operating the press brake machine, ensuring compliance with company and industry safety regulations.
• Production Monitoring: Monitor the bending process to maintain a steady workflow and promptly address any deviations or inefficiencies.
• Documentation: Accurately record production data in Epicor, machine settings, and maintenance activities to maintain production records and assist in process improvement efforts. This also includes daily production reports, tally sheets, scrap reports, etc.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other team members, including supervisors, engineers, and quality control personnel, to ensure smooth production flow and meet production targets.
• Read, comprehend, and execute processes and procedures according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) which are necessary to properly operate the equipment and manufacture the product.
• Read and interpret Solidworks engineering drawings as needed for accurate and safe brake operation.
• Maintain and operate hand tools necessary to set-up, take apart, and operate the equipment.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek opportunities to improve bending processes, reduce cycle times, and enhance overall efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in machine operation or mechanical ability and aptitude to understand how manufacturing equipment works together in a line to produce high quality products.
• 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or have general knowledge of metalworking, bending, and tooling.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend plant directives written in English.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

Additional Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Technical secondary education is preferred.
• Previous Brake Press Operation is preferred.
• Perform simple mathematics to comprehend and interpret process sheets, SOP manuals, tally sheets, etc., and to keep accurate account of materials used during the manufacturing process, including scrap amounts.
• Frequent lifting, standing, bending, and reaching required.
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
• Must adhere to all the PPE requirements to perform the job safely, including but not limited to Eye, Hand, Feet, and Hearing protection.