Press Brake Operator

Department: 16 – F1 – Fabrication Labor

Hours: 5:00am – 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday (overtime hours as needed)

Job Summary:

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating a press brake machine, including changing machine tooling/dies, interpreting blueprints for quality assurance, and setting up machinery for production runs. The ideal candidate will possess a working understanding of Fabrication workflow processes and demonstrate a readiness to grasp quality control standards, machine setup procedures, and proficiency in utilizing measurement tools.

Responsibilities:

• Position each piece against stops and form piece to the required angle and bends.
• Check finished piece against print for correct dimensions, make adjustments to the press brake as needed.

• Read and interpret shop drawings to perform brake operations.
• Maintains and adjusts set ups as required.
• Maintains and communicates stock level of parts.
• Reports promptly any and all problems concerning safety, quality, equipment and production.
• Operates brake as process and policy requirements indicate to ensure proper set up and operations is followed and maintained.
• Inspects product to ensure levels of quality and quantity are met as established by the company.
• Trouble shoot any issues that may arise with the machine.
• Follow instructions per order for correct quantity and material sizes.
• Measuring parts with a dial caliper or tape measure.
• Set-up and operate fabrication equipment
• Operate equipment in a safe professional manner.
• Maintains a clean, organized workstation at all times.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Have a technical aptitude for mechanical equipment.
• Solid background working with sheet metal
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal and metric conversion skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to read a tape measure and caliper
• Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminum, Steel and Stainless Steel
• Candidate must be reliable, regular attendance is required
• Excellent work ethic with the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision while meeting all product quality requirements