Brake Press Operator B-Shift

Position Summary

Operate Amada® and Safan Darley® press brakes and support the production team by assembling parts, operating machinery, and forming of metal products as instructed by supervisors. In addition, produce a variety of parts, all of which must meet the dimensional specifications of the mechanical engineered drawings.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and operate sheet metal equipment under minimal supervision to fabricate as well as form products as per engineering drawings and parameters
• Perform loading and unloading of material by changing tools and select required machine programs
• Inspect and maintain press breaking operative equipment’s for conformance with safety requirements
• Ensure to correct issues related to safety before performing operations
• Prioritize production runs to assure customer orders are concluded on time. Maximize machine run time plus productivity
• Work from live schedule, verbal and written instruction, bills of material, routing, samples, blueprints, and control plans
• Operate fabricator, begin machine, and supervise displays plus machine operation to identify malfunction
• Set up tooling, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment
• Maintain and manage as well as tooling cleanliness and in good physical shape
• Inspects all manufactured parts following work in process inspection methods and ensure to accomplish engineering specifications
• Resolve quality as well as mechanical problems and repair minor issues along with equipment adjustments as required
• Work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
• Consistently produce usable product that meets the dimensional specifications of the engineered drawings
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Positive attitude and respect fellow employees
• Ability to perform well as a team
• Self-motivator and must be flexible to accommodate needs of your team
• Safety minded when performing task
• Ability and willingness to learn and be trained
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Must be able to work 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday, 3:30pm – 2:00am; To meet the needs of the customer’s occasional overtime may be required. The company will try and give as much notice as possible.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years set-up and operating experience, preferably with Amada® HFB-FBD or Safan Darley® equipment
• Solid background working with sheet metal
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal and metric conversion skills
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to distinguish material types including aluminum, steel and stainless Steel
• Ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision while meeting all product quality requirements
• Ability to read a tape measure and caliper

Work Environment

• Safety is our top priority to minimize risk. The floor layout is designed to optimize workflow and efficiency, ensuring smooth movement of materials and products. Employees are expected to adhere to all safety protocols, including the use protective gear when required.

Physical Demands

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery.
• Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding.
• Carrying & lifting 10 – 50lbs. frequently