Brake Operator

Detroit Tool Metal Products • Lebanon, MO

8h • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Brake Operator sets up and operates a power brake to bend, form, and straighten sheet metal and structural shapes to blueprint specifications. The role involves setting dies, preparing and processing work stock, using shop math and part prints to determine measurements, and inspecting parts with radius gauges as needed. The operator may assist in other areas and perform other duties as assigned. The work involves frequent physical activity in a noisy, non-climate-controlled environment, with stated shift options and the possibility of overtime.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to perform frequent walking, standing, kneeling or squatting, bending or stooping, pushing or pulling, twisting, and lifting for 8–12 hours per day.
• Be able to work in a non-climate-controlled and noisy environment.
• Be able to reach overhead and reach with both hands frequently.
• Be able to push, pull, lift, or maneuver loads up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Be able to wear and tolerate personal protective equipment, including apparel and devices.
• Have vision, corrected or uncorrected, sufficient to read documents, blueprints, gauges, equipment settings, calibration instruments, parts labels, and written materials.
• Be reliable in attendance and punctuality.
• Have flexible work availability, including overtime during the week and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Ability to use measuring and gauging tools such as a micrometer, caliper, and radius gauges.
• Math and blueprint-reading skills sufficient to set up production presses.

Responsibilities

• Select, position, and align dies in the machine ram and bed.
• Turn setscrews or bolts to fasten the clamp bar that holds dies in position.
• Lay out or detail layouts on work stock from blueprints.
• Start the machine to lower the ram or depress the pedal to activate the ram and bend metal.
• Use part prints and shop math to determine important measurements for parts being made.
• Use radius gauges to inspect parts when needed.
• Assist in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed