Pressbrake Operator

Description

  About Hennig:

Hennig Enclosure Systems is a growing, family-owned manufacturer of backup power enclosures and fuel tanks. We are in search of Bender/Press Brake Operators, who will be located at one of our Machesney Park, Illinois facilities. Join our team and become a member of an innovative, high-performance organization whose competitive compensation and benefits package truly reflects the value of your contributions to the Company's success.

Summary: The Bender/Press Brake Operators are responsible for setting up and operating heavy machinery (CNC) used to bend, distort, punch and cut metal. Their expertise lies in reading blueprints and properly aligning materials before executing tasks for a precise finish. A Bender/Press Brake Operator ensures that correctly made parts are made to utilize when assembling containers and other metal goods. 

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for both set up and operation of      machines
• Changing tooling, computer skills, uploading jobs      into machine interface, first piece inspection, troubleshooting,      preventative maintenance
• Ability to read computerized blueprints and      drawings
• Attention to detail
• Ability to use and read measuring equipment such      as micrometers, calipers, protractor, and tape measure
• Must be able to add and subtract
• Able to bend on a variety of metals, galvanized,      Steel, Aluminum and Stainless

· Maintain departmental 5S housekeeping standards

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Education: High School Diploma/GED required

· Experience: 1-3 years’ experience as Bender/Press Brake Operator 

· Reading Ability: Must be able to proficiently read and understand English.

· Skills: 

· Sheet metal capabilities preferred. 

· Possess ability to interpret documents, blueprints, bill of materials operating safety manuals, work instructions, possess mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform basic calculations to operate bending machines. 

· Must be able to demonstrate basic measuring/mechanical skills pertaining to fulfill job duties

· Experience operating Forklift and Overhead Cranes a plus (willing to train).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required) 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees are subject to high noise levels, physical hazards due to moving equipment and machinery, may be exposed to airborne particles, fumes, sparks, vibration, chemicals, and extreme heat. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Benefits include:

Optional:

· Medical 

· Dental 

· Vision 

· Wellness Program

· Additional Term Life, AD&D, Cancer, & Critical Illness

· 401K 

· LTD/STD

Company Sponsored:

· 10 paid holidays

· PTO

· Paid Vacation

· Life Insurance 

· AD&D insurance

· Tuition Reimbursement

Hennig is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.