Press Brake Operator

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for processing quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a press brake.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities   

• Equipment Preparation: Prepare production equipment for operation by making necessary setup adjustments and assisting with equipment changeovers.


• Quality Assurance: Maintain quality standards and customer specifications by conducting first-piece and in-process inspections, completing production control charts, analyzing data, and making equipment adjustments as needed


• Training: Assist in training others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures and best practices.


• Machine Operation: Solve production process problems, make equipment adjustments, and report production and quality data. Communicate decisions made and refer questions to the supervisor as necessary


• Operational Maintenance: Follow policies and procedures to maintain production operations, including managing equipment, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods. Report needed changes


• Preventative Maintenance: Ensure the proper operation of equipment by adhering to preventative maintenance policies and procedures. Report needed changes and repairs


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


• Team Collaboration: Contribute to the team effort by achieving related results, cooperating with team members, and accepting re-assignments as directed by supervisors


• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support production goals and team objectives

Qualifications

• Instruction Following: Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively


• Reading and Comprehension: Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions


• Basic Math: Ability to understand and use basic math for measurements and calculations


• Education: High school diploma or equivalent


• Measuring Devices: Knowledge of using measuring devices


• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting


• Work Orders: Ability to read and understand work orders


• 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