Press Brake Setup/ Operator

Press Brake Operator

Responsible to set-up and operate both automated and manual press brakes per work instructions and to achieve specified quality standards and production rates.

• Analyzes print and routing to determine best method to fabricate parts including review of sequence of planned operations and production requirements.
• Verifies material complies with requirements, selects tooling and makes adjustments, as required.
• Creates or modifies programs for CNC press brakes at the machine or off-line.
• Sets up press brake or other bending equipment to bend, notch, punch, form or straighten the part per print specifications and routing instructions.
• Inspects work piece for conformance to specifications using inspection or measurement instruments and adjusts set-up to achieve compliance.
• Operates equipment to produce parts and continues to monitor for compliance with quality and production rate requirements.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and wears safety equipment and apparel as required
• Perform all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards
• Ensure on a daily basis that the work area is clean, organized and does not contain any safety hazards
• (May) Use hand tools to straighten parts, remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces, using hammer, file, hand grinder or wire brush.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing-related education or work experience in a metal fabrication facility
• Prior press brake equipment setup/programming experience
• Proficiency in a minimum of 50% of CNC controls
• Ability to read a print, perform shop mathematics calculations, and use a micrometer/caliper
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Model Maker apprenticeship completed
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform tasks within the company's ERP system (Epicor, a plus)
• Physical Requirements:
• Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system.
• Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments.
• Working Conditions:
• Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting.

Benefits Programs

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
• Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
• Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
• Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
• Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule:
• 1 week after 6 months
• 1 week after 1 year
• 2 weeks after 2 years
• 3 weeks after 5 years