Press Brake Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription: Purpose:Operate press brake to form, bend, punch, notch variety of steel in with a broad range of shapes and sizes. The Press Brake team member will be responsible for ensuring products meet quality standards with regard to customer specifications. To ensure success in this role, the Press Brake operator must have a high aptitude of math skills, be familiar with different computer software and be a self-starter. Essential Functions:Set-up tooling and Program Press Brake per Customer CAD DataOperate press brakeWork from blueprints, drawings to meet customer specifications an tolerancesTrouble shoot machine and adjust the functions and settings of machinesPerform necessary quality inspections to ensure that parts meet guidelinesPerform preventative and regular maintenance on press to ensure that their operational life is extendedConduct operations in a manner that promote safety. Compile with OSHA and MDSD Standards.Participate in 6S activitiesRequirements: Requirements:High School Diploma or GED; technical degree preferredExperience in press brake programming, operations and change overs.Hands on mechanical skillsExperience using height gages and calipersKnowledge of blue print readingExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work independently, as well as part of a teamAnalytical and problem solving skillsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts desiredCompliance with all health and safety regulations, policies and proceduresStrong attention to detailMust have regular attendance as well as willingness and ability to work overtime Americans with Disabilities SpecificationsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical SummaryWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use his/her hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing capacity required to maximize ability to understand all verbal communication and react accordingly.