Press Brake Operator

Posted: 08/04/2024

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Job Overview:

Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates. Prepares, sets up, and adjust press brakes as required by product plans and production schedules. Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available. Measures and aligns materials with being used.



Press Brake Operator Job Responsibilities Include:

 
  • Setup and operate computer programmable/controlled brake press machines
  • Must be able to plan and layout bending sequence, referring to drawings and blueprints
  • Bend products or assemblies of small, light average weight, to large heavyweight
  • Request assistance on large or heavy sheet metal blanks
  • Setup up metal dies in performing operations in forming
  • All parts must be bent to close tolerances
  • Requires aligning, fitting and adjusting parts to meet operating requirements
  • Troubleshoot and rework pieces that fail tests
  • Assist Engineering Personnel in modification, parts substitution, and revisions
  • Possible required minor machine maintenance procedures
  • Coordinates orders on by ship date. Quality control is a requirement.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Press Brake Operator Required Education and Experience

 
  • Ability to read and understand blueprint and diagrams
  • 1-2 years previous experience
  • Ability to use basic hand tools and gauges and grinders
  • Computer skills helpful
  • Minimum HS diploma or equivalent
  • Good math and reading skills
 
Physical Summary
·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use his/her hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing capacity required to maximize ability to understand all verbal communication and react accordingly.
 
Benefits
·       Health insurance
·       Paid time off
·       Vision/Dental
·       401(k
·       401(k) match
·       Life Insurance
·       Paid Weekly
·       Family Owned and Operated