Press Brake Operator

Position: Press Brake Operator
Location: Nazareth, PA

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ASGCO engineers, manufactures, and distributes a wide array of conveyor and screening components, all specifically designed for the above-ground and underground mining, aggregate, cement, recycling, bulk shipping terminals, pulp and paper, food processing and other bulk material handling industries. We focus on providing exceptional products and service to our customers with the best solutions for their conveyor and screening material handling applications.

ASGCO has a Press Brake Operator opening for a candidate with a great positive attitude who excels at working in a team environment which helps drive the business. ASGCO offers a competitive wage, OT and an excellent benefits package that includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k) plan, vacation and paid holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Load proper tooling into press brake by entering instructions, setting tool registers, calculating requirements including basic math, geometry and trigonometry
• Verifies setting by measuring position
• Maintains specifications by observing machine operations, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, troubleshooting processes; and adjusting and reprogramming controls, sharpening and replacing worn tools, adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes
• Must be familiar and able to set up and operate other sheet metal forming equipment as job requirements demand
• Ensuring you adhere to all ASGCO policies and procedures
• Following and accountable for Safety policy and procedures
• When necessary, provide training on all aspects of the press brake
• Maintains shop, equipment, tools, vehicle, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items
• Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Requests equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required item
• Work well with limited supervision
• Operate a company vehicle
• Responds to emergency situations as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Other responsibilities as seen fit by management

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a press brake operator
• Valid Driver's License
• Have knowledge of basic math or geometry
• Read a variety of manuals and following prescribed formats with the ability to inform others and solve practical problems
• Strong attention to detail and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Can lift up to 50lbs, bending, kneeling, reaching and standing for long periods of time, significant fine finger dexterity

Working Conditions:

• Frequently exposed to regulated noise, cold working conditions also exposed to smells that are within the guidelines
• Possible exposure extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles
• While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
• May be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) during the workday
• Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, which may include a hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, gloves and other required protective equipment as required.
• ASGCO, Inc promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.
• May be required to work overtime on as needed bases.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of ASGCO Manufacturing Inc. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• ASGCO, Inc promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.