Press Brake Setup/ Operator

Responsible to set-up and operate both automated and manual press brakes per work instructions and to achieve specified quality standards and production rates. 

• Analyzes print and routing to determine best method to fabricate parts including review of sequence of planned operations and production requirements. 
• Verifies material complies with requirements, selects tooling and makes adjustments, as required.
•  Creates or modifies programs for CNC press brakes at the machine or off-line.
• Sets up press brake or other bending equipment to bend, notch, punch, form or straighten the part per print specifications and routing instructions.
• Inspects work piece for conformance to specifications using inspection or measurement instruments and adjusts set-up to achieve compliance.
• Operates equipment to produce parts and continues to monitor for compliance with quality and production rate requirements.
• Maintains accurate counts of parts; attaches labels or tags to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information. 
• Utilizes the data collection system to accurately record production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
• Communicates with co-workers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and wears safety equipment and apparel as required
• Perform all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards
• Ensure on a daily basis that the work area is clean, organized and does not contain any safety hazards 
• (May) Use hand tools to straighten parts, remove burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work pieces, using hammer, file, hand grinder or wire brush.

· Minimum 5 years of manufacturing-related education or work experience in a metal fabrication facility

· Prior press brake equipment setup/programming experience

· Proficiency in a minimum of 50% of CNC controls 

· Ability to read a print, perform shop mathematics calculations, and use a micrometer/caliper 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Model Maker apprenticeship completed

· Bilingual (English/Spanish)

· Basic computer literacy with the ability to perform tasks within the company’s ERP system (Epicor, a plus)

Physical Requirements: 

· Exert 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently.

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

· Ability to communicate with others; accommodation as required to listen to equipment and monitor paging system.

· Accommodation as required for reading documents, prints, computer screens, and quality instruments.

Working Conditions: 

Typical metal manufacturing environment with exposure to powder coat paint facility. Active work that primarily involves walking, standing, bending and lifting. 

Benefits Programs

· Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment. 

· Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.

· Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.

· Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.

Paid Time Off 

· Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.

· IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)

· Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 

1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.