The Level 2 Press Brake Operator will use a press brake to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates. Come join our team!
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.
- Ensure 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.
- Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components.
- Clean and lubricate machines and maintain a clean work area.
- Able to recognize, clear and reset all press alarms.
- Able to assist and train less experienced operators.
- Able to plan work over multiple presses based on the schedule.
- Follow the scrap procedure.
- Operate forklift to move materials.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Maintains a clean work area.
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.
- Minimum of 5 years of Press Brake Experience
- At least Two years 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.