Press Brake Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Summary:The Press Brake Operator will use a press brake to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates.

Supervisory Responsibilities: ·        None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·        Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.

·        Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.

·        Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.

·        Measures and aligns materials to be used.

·        Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.

·        Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.

·        Maintains a clean work area.

·        Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

·        Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.

·        Ability to follow instructions.

·        Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans.

·        Basic computer and math skills.

Education and Experience:

·        High school diploma or equivalent required.

·        At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

·        Physically able to operate the press brake.

·        Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.

·        Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.