Press Brake Operator (Manufacturing)

Job Summary

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for processing high-quality products safely and efficiently. This role involves setting up, operating, and performing basic programming of press brake machinery to ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications.

Job Responsibilities   

• Equipment Preparation: Set up production equipment by making necessary adjustments and assisting with changeovers to ensure proper operation

• Quality Control: Maintain quality standards and customer specifications through first-piece and in-process inspections. Complete production control charts, analyze recordings, and make necessary equipment adjustments

• Training: Assist in training new employees by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices for press brake operation

• Problem Solving: Address production process problems by making equipment adjustments, reporting production and quality data, and referring complex issues to the supervisor

• Operational Maintenance: Ensure smooth production operations by adhering to established policies and procedures. Report any needed changes or issues related to equipment, materials, or finished goods

• Preventative Maintenance: Follow preventative maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition. Report any repairs or changes required

• Safety and Cleanliness: Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations

• Team Contribution: Support team efforts by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors

• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support production and team goals.

Qualifications 

• Instruction and Communication: Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and comprehend written instructions

• Mathematics: Basic math skills required for measurements and calculations

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required

• Measuring Devices: Knowledge of measuring devices used in press brake operations

• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for operating machinery and recording data

• Work Orders: Ability to read and understand work orders to ensure proper processing and quality control

• Physical Examination: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Production