2nd Shift Brake Set Up/Operator

For more than 50 years Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has fabricated high quality metal parts, from the completed delivery of virtually any type of component, fabrication, or assembly. We are ISO/TS16949:2009 Third Edition Certified with the experience, equipment, and talent to produce virtually any type of assembly, fabrication, or component. We specialize in prototype and short run jobs of 50,000 pieces or less. We have all the necessary tools, machinery and manpower to complete our customer's projects, from initial design to completed parts.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company, founded in 1962, has over 70,000 square feet of manufacturing space located in Ferndale, Michigan. Our capabilities include: manufacturing all types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals for the automotive, truck, farming equipment, defense, and commercial industries.

To the qualified candidate we offer: Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K with company match, Paid Holidays, STD/LTD Disability Insurance, Vision, Profit Sharing, and more!

• Identify and select correct forming program on CNC Brake Software.
• Safely load material according to part blueprint.
• Complete 1st piece check with department lead and quality inspector.
• Operate hydraulic brake press according to the Production Package.
• Perform hourly in-process and finished part inspections using gauges, calipers, and squares to ensure quality goals are met.
• Meet daily production goals and Zero Defect criteria.
• Place finished parts into designated containers with appropriate label, as instructed.
• Ensure required paperwork and computer entries are complete and accurate.
• Immediately inform leader or member of management of any machine malfunction, production quality or safety issues.
• Perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting actions involving material weighing 1-100 pounds.
• Monitor production supplies and material and notify management of shortages prior to running out.
• Ensure housekeeping duties are a priority. Maintain a clean and safe department and workplace.
• Perform all production duties according to established TS-16949 procedures.

Additional Duties:

• Provide continuous process improvement suggestions designed to improve quality and efficiency within operating area.
• Assist with periodic inventory as required.
• Clearly identify and tag all stored material as required.
• Operate overhead crane and hi-lo as required (license required).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leader.

Minimum Requirements for:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year experience in metal fabricating plant. At least 1 year Brake Press experience highly preferred.
Skills: Basic math skills. Works well on a team. Attention to detail. Experience with gauges and calipers preferred.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete, and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position title as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

PMMCO is an at-will employer.  This means that the employment relationship may be ended at any time without notice by the employer or employee for any reason.  Neither this document, nor any manual issued PMMCO, is a contract of employment.