Press Brake Operator

Olsten Staffing is assisting a local client in Bennettsville,South Carolina to find an experienced 1st shift PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR to join their growing team!

The main responsibility of a press brake operator is to set up and operate mechanical, hydraulic and CNC controlled Press Brake, Punch Press, and/or Laser Punch. Select and load material, tooling, and programs to manufacture parts to a schedule. Operate a lean cell where the operator is expected to simultaneously operate multiple machines at the same time.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up Mechanical, Hydraulic and CNC controlled press brakes.
  
• Performing operation to process.
  
• Determine parts to be run and set up.
  
• Retrieve, load, and unload specified materials and parts.
  
• Produce parts to drawing tolerances and adjust as needed.
  
• Ensure quality and conformance to specifications.
  
• Advise supervisor and QC of any quality issues.
  
• Able to interpret drawings and measure parts to drawings.
  
• Use safety devices as prescribed by the manufacturer or MEP.
  
• Perform specified preventive maintenance of equipment and tooling and assist in repairs as required.
  
• Responsible for ensuring the safe work habits of any associate that you assign to a job you or another set-up person has set up.
  
• Fill out all required paperwork and train others on the same.
  
• Responsible for detailing the quality inspection required by any associate you assign to a job that you or another set-up person has set up.
  
• Maintain 5S responsibilities of assigned work areas
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Requires ability to use English, grammar.
  
• Math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions.
  
• Simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments.
  
• Ability to understand and perform administrative duties of job.
  
• Requires the use of judgment to plan, perform and make decisions as to the sequence of setups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized standard methods and procedures
  
• Moderate physical effort consisting of frequently lifting or moving average weight material not over 50 lbs.
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  
• One to two years related experience and/or training
  
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Sheet metal fabrication experience preferred.
  

SHIFT:

• Typical schedule is Monday to Thursday. Friday is for OT (depending on operational need)
  
• Monday-Thursday 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM
  

Pay rate is based on experience.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $15.00 to $16.50 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.