Job Details
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Selecting and positioning dies and punches in the bed and ram of press
- Programming stops on machine and repositioning stock to run through steps required to form parts to completion
- Verifying dimensions of work piece
- Performing First Piece Inspection as required
- Manually programming controller to required specifications
- Must have previous experience operating press machines
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:- Understanding of lock out/tag out procedures and ability to use when appropriate
- Maintain a high level of productivity and quality
- Follow work center procedures as defined
- Must be able to understand and follow instructions given in job routers
- Document and notify Quality of any discrepancies and/or nonconformance's
- Note any changes and/or recommendations that are needed for future production runs
- Inspect finished products and parts by comparing them with blueprints and boundary samples
- Ability to use grinders and other hand tools as necessary
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:- High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
- Certificate from technical school and/or six months related experience
- Math Skills: Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; use of a calculator) will help Press Brake Operators understand instructions, how plans work and make sure items are cut, bent, and formed correctly.
- Measuring Tool Usage: The use of measuring equipment such as scales, calipers and protractors as necessary to make sure quality specifications are achieved.
- Problem Solving Skills: Press Brake Operators will need to know when machines are not performing correctly, alert supervision to problems they are experiencing.
- Attention to Detail: Being observant and sage is critical to the overall well-being of the employee and his/her co-workers. In addition, Press Brake Operators must take great care in their work.
- Stamina: Press Brake Operators work doing repetitive movement.
WORKING CONDITIONS:- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance, and stand for long periods of time
- Maintain a safe work area
- Keep work area clean and organized
- Must be a team player
- Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)