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Brake Press Operator

Traylor Bros.

Onyett is seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator responsible for forming various types of steel for bucket and blade liners, forming metal into different degrees, and forming channels. These responsibilities include shaping metal, maintaining press brake, reading blueprints, completing inspections, packaging, lifting, and moving of parts & inventory, using a forklift, and following safety regulations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Select proper tooling and dies based on material thickness and type.

  • Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment.

  • Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.

  • Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on material or work-piece as guides for subsequent forming as necessary.

  • Calculates and sets controls to regulate forming factors.

  • Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance forming and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.

  • Verifies conformance of finished workpiece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary.

  • Sets up and operates machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.

  • Performs routine maintenance tasks on machines as required.

  • Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to.

  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.

Required Skills

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong work tenure: 3+ years of experience.

  • Ability to read and take blueprints, required material, and execute work.

  • Ability to perform all job duties.

  • Read tape measurements.

  • Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.

  • Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects.

  • Detail- and deadline-oriented multitasker.

  • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federals, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance

  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to work outside with various weather conditions

Who we are:

Established in 1999, Onyett Fabricators is a dedicated shop providing fabrication and field services, welding,

and other structural metalwork for the coal, aggregate, and construction industries.

Onyett has 34,000 square feet of shop space and operates 24/7 to meet our clients’ needs.

SERVICES

  • Line Boring, Shop and Field

  • All Size Bucket Repairs

  • Structural Steel Fabrication

  • Dozer Repairs and Liners

  • Ripper Repairs and New Machined AR400 Rippers

  • Barge and Pontoon Fabrication

  • Hard Facing and Tungsten Carbiding Capabilities

  • Multiple Machining Capabilities

  • Drill Stem Repairs and Manufacture

  • New Stock Plate in Mild Steel, AR400, Nickel Chrome and Chromium Clad Overlay

AREAS OF WORK

  • Coal Mines

  • Power Plants (Gas, Coal)

  • Cement Plants

  • Aggregate (Rock and Sand)

  • Farming

  • Construction (Dirt and Asphalt)

  • Dredging

  • Tunneling and Boring Companies

PORTABLE FIELD SERVICE

20 Trucks Equipped with:

  • Cranes

  • Welding Equipment

  • Air Arcs

  • Air Compressors

  • Line Boring Equipment

MACHINE SHOP

34,000 sq ft, 24/7 Work Hours

Overhead Cranes

Five (5) 5-ton Cranes

Two (2) 2-ton Cranes

Cutting Table

Plasma CNC Cutting to 2 in

Torch CNC Cutting to 6 in

Blast and Paint Capabilities

2,100 sq ft Paint Bay

Presses

450-ton Press

1,000-ton Press up to 20 ft Long

Toshiba/Shibaura CNC

Horizontal Boring Mill

5 Axis Table, 118 in Cross Travel

x 95 in Height Travel

25,000 lb Capacity

Haas Vertical Machining Center

4 Axis Table, 50 in x 25 in Travel

16 Position Tool Changer

Toshiba CNC Vertical Lathe

59 in x 70 in Table with 59 in Height

17,600 lb Capacity

Viper VT-50 CNC Lathe

25 in Double Chucks

9.25 in Spindle Bore

34 in Turning Capacity x 40 in Swing

Cincinnati Milacron Avenger 250S Lathe

10.39 Diameter x 16.42 Length

Sub Spindle 65 in

Poreba Hollow Spindle Lathe

Double Chucks

Swing 47 in x 120 in Center to Center Chucks

Onyett Fabricators Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Optimal health, vision, and dental care insurance programs with very low premiums

  • PTO

  • Personal development opportunities

  • 401K with generous Matching

  • Family-like company culture

Onyett Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors

Required Experience

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