Brake Operator - $2,000 Bonus Eligible

Brake Operator

Salary Range $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any

Previous Brake Experience Required | First, Swing & Night Shifts | Flexible Scheduling

Join MASS Precision and become eligible for an additional $2,000 bonus, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and continued employment. Bonus terms and payment schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Benefits That Support You:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Transportation reimbursement
• Educational reimbursement

Shift Options & Flexible Scheduling:

• First Shift: 5:00 AM1:30 PM
• Swing Shift: 1:30 PM10:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:30 PM4:00 AM
• Flexible scheduling options are available based on production needs. We'll discuss your scheduling preferences and availability during the hiring process.

Compensation:

Wage Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Starting pay within the advertised wage range depends on your relevant experience.

Build Your Skills. Build Your Career.

Join MASS Precision as a Brake Operator and help produce quality parts to meet production requirements. You'll operate press brakes under minimal supervision, with opportunities to learn simple set-ups on proven jobs and potentially learn the HDS and ATC.

We welcome candidates with previous brake experience, basic blueprint-reading knowledge, and good reading and writing skills. In this role, you'll operate brake equipment and inspect parts to support customer and MASS quality requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Operate press brakes, including RGs, Amada NC9-EX and LD brake machines, to produce quality parts. Read and comprehend instructions and regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Operate the power notcher and roller, learn simple set-ups on proven jobs according to standards, and safely check tool set-ups when taking over a machine for each individual job.
• Maintain customer and MASS quality requirements. Verify manufacturing drawing revision levels, notes, tolerances, and dimensions; inspect the first part and obtain QA approval; perform thorough in-process and last-part checks. Monitor cycle times, calculate parts per hour (PPH), and notify the supervisor if times are incorrect or parts are malfunctioning or defective.
• Ensure job documents are complete and concise, notifying the supervisor of any issues. Accurately use EPICOR to clock in and out, review Job Tracker, and enter labor notes, labor activities, and correct counts.
• Coordinate each job with the Set-Up person to ensure a full understanding of machine safety, quality, and productivity.
• Adhere to company and departmental policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, practice 6S at all times, and participate in continuous improvement meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

What You Bring:

• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading, math, machine safety and quality best practices, hand tools and materials, and inspection processes and instruments relevant to the job. Ability to follow verbal instructions and written instructions or MPIs for tasks and operations performed.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of the tools, dies, set-ups, troubleshooting, mechanical components, alarm codes, and control box of NC9-EX and LD machines. Ability to use calipers, protractors, screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, and a calculator with trigonometric functions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Clear communication, dependable attendance, and a collaborative approach.
• Proven ability to fix tapers on flanges and angle problems on parts, with good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to operate a single process or machine with minimal assistance and provide limited feedback to management. Willingness to learn, cross-train in other departments, work in other areas during high demand, commit to a flexible schedule, arrive promptly, work day, swing, or night shifts as required, and work overtime when needed.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Previous brake experience required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a fast-paced, climate-controlled facility with loud noise and a sense of urgency at all times. The role involves:
• Standing for up to 8 hours a day and regularly performing repetitive tasks.
• Safely lifting 35 pounds and occasionally lifting over 50 pounds.
• Using inspection equipment and some deburring tools. Eye protection and gloves are required at all times; hearing protection may be required for some processes.

Ready to Get Started?

Bring your brake operation experience and commitment to quality to MASS Precision. Apply to contribute to quality parts production and learn simple set-ups on proven jobs.

This job description is not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned, and areas of responsibility may change based on business needs.