Brake Press Operator 3rd shift + 17% shift differential

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Brake Press Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient set up and operation of the brake press to ensure quality parts are produced to print, within established production standards. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be reliable, cooperative, with high attention to detail, and work well independently and as part of a team.
• Set up machine by selecting proper program and tooling, adjust programming as needed.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret bills of materials and routings.
• Position material in machine and perform operation to achieve desired result.
• Perform finish grinding, sanding, or other finishing operation.
• Examine and inspect finished parts with a variety of precision measuring instruments, recognize non-conforming parts.
• Monitor work assignments and communicate any concerns or issues with lead.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Safety Awareness: Follows all safety procedures, PPE requirements, machine safeguards, and established shop practices.
• Attention to Detail: Produces parts accurately to print and identifies defects, dimensional issues, and non-conforming material.
• Quality Orientation: Takes responsibility for the quality of completed work and performs required inspections and measurements.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates the ability to understand machine operation, tooling, setups, and basic mechanical concepts.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, bills of materials, routings, and work instructions.
• Problem Solving: Identifies machine, tooling, material, or quality issues and takes appropriate corrective action or seeks assistance.
• Dependability: Reports to work consistently and reliably, follows assigned schedules, and completes work within established production requirements.
• Teamwork: Works effectively with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and other departments to meet production goals.
• Communication: Clearly communicates production concerns, quality issues, equipment problems, and job status to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Adaptability: Able to adjust to changing priorities, production schedules, materials, and job requirements.
• Work Organization: Maintains an organized and clean work area and properly handles materials, tools, and equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The employee is regularly required to stand or walk for extended periods of time. Lift up to 75 pounds, occasionally maneuver through lifting, pushing or pulling greater than 75 pounds. Regular reaching overhead and at or below shoulder level, with gross and fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities include near, far, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in metal fabrication.

EEO STATEMENT:

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.”

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted or modified as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion to meet the company’s changing needs.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

I confirm that I can perform the duties and activities as listed. I understand that it is my responsibility to ask questions regarding this job descriptions. I have received a copy of the job description and have read and understand its contents.

3rd Shift, Fri-Sun, 6:00a-6:00p, + 17% shift differential