Press Brake Operator – Set Up 2nd Shift

Description

General Job Summary:

Using job production documentation, selects, loads, and aligns tools into press brake machines in order to produce metal parts from raw stock while ensuring the safety integrity of the tool and the quality of the finished part.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ensure all safety processes and procedures are defined for the job.
• Reviews job description (job traveler) and determines tool requirement.
• Using material handling equipment, loads and aligns appropriate tool into press brake machine.
• Sets up blanks for forming in machine.
• Selects appropriate packaging material and sets up supply.
• Make the first part to ensure quality. 
• Confers with toolmakers and quality personnel to resolve problems.
• Inspects first run of the part. Submits to inspection for blue tag. Runs parts.
• Instructs machine operator on part production.
• Performs periodic quality checks.
• Schedules work on various press brake machines to ensure daily/weekly production requirements are met.
• May train new brake operators.
• May assist in scheduling jobs in other presses.
• Maintains inventory of tools and fixtures.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by supervisor/ manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

One year certificate from college or technical school preferred 

Experience

2-3 years related experience or training

Computer Skills:

None

Other Requirements:

Understanding and ability to use inspection gauges (verniers, micrometers, height stand, pins) and material handling equipment.

Language Skills:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability:

Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; maneuver through the office and factory; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; grasping and twisting; talk or hear; lift and/or move equipment/product weighing up to 50 pounds. Work with another associate to lift anything greater than 50lbs.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform within the described work environment.

While performing the duties of this job the Associate is regularly exposed to extreme heat; extreme cold; wet and/or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this job the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.