Amada Brake Press/Laser Operator - Metal Fabrication

Job Description

Job Description

Are you the go-to problem-solver on the shop floor?

Picture this: an engineered drawing lands on your bench. You select the right material, load the program, choose the dies, and dial in the Amada brake press. A quick manual program for a simple bend? Done. The Amada laser is humming, parts are cut, shaken out, and sent to the next routing step. A rough edge shows up—you switch to the right deburring method and bring it back to spec. You spot a cycle-time opportunity and tweak the process. That’s the rhythm here.

• Run Amada brake press and Amada laser to produce flat and formed parts that meet blueprint dimensions.
• Complete setups: install tooling, retrieve preprogrammed instructions, and adjust parameters as needed.
• Manually program and form simple bends; operate the drill press as needed.
• Troubleshoot cut quality issues, damaged tools, and machine alarms to minimize downtime.
• Improve processes to consistently raise quality and reduce cycle time.
• Use both manual and automatic deburring to meet required finish and quality standards.
• Shake out laser-cut parts and move them promptly to the next step in the routing.
• Sort and store raw materials with a forklift and overhead crane.
• Partner with programmers daily to align on programs, changes, and best practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean area and complete 5S tasks regularly.

• Collaborative communicator who thrives on teamwork.
• Mechanical knack and strong blueprint literacy.
• Confident with fractional/decimal math and precision tools (calipers, tape measures, micrometers, etc.).
• Comfortable in ambiguity and able to reset priorities quickly.
• Detail-obsessed with a quality-first mindset.

• 1+ years operating comparable equipment preferred.
• Capable of lifting/lowering/pushing/pulling up to 40 lbs safely.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Eligibility guidelines: two (2) or fewer “Inconsistent” ratings on the latest performance review may proceed; three (3) or more “Inconsistent” ratings are not eligible.
• Any “Unsatisfactory” rating on the most recent review is disqualifying.
• No more than one (1) documented written warning within the last 12 months.
• Final attendance warning status is not eligible to proceed.