Brake Operator

Anchor Fabrication•Denton, TX

2d•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Fabrication, LLC, a precision metal fabrication company is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator. Qualified candidates will be self-motivated and work with limited supervision setting up and operating Brake to bend, form and straighten metal stock to blueprint or specifications.

Requirements

Blueprint reading
Good math skills
Ability to make required checks and make changes in programs to produce parts to spec
Ability to read calipers, height gauges and tape measure

Nice To Haves

Amada and Trumpf Brake experience a plus
Epicor experience a plus
Technical School Experience a plus

Responsibilities

The position requires the operator to set up and operate all press brakes, including numerical control press brake, to bend metal to dimensions and angles.
Verify dimensions of work piece using template, scale or other precision measuring instruments.
Read, plan and make calculations for machine operation
Sets up and operate the press brake to bend, form and straighten
Determine and select dies for operation
Plan sequence of operations applying knowledge of physical properties of metal
Set up dies and support equipment for operation
Run press brake and produce parts as required
Verify final product from press brake and perform all final Quality Check activities
Maintain cleanliness and organization of machines and dies
Operate machine and handle tooling using safe manufacturing practices
Utilize gauges, sample parts and poke yoke fixtures to fabricate parts to spec
Figure bend lines and calculate size and angles using calculators and or charts
Ability to make required checks and make changes in programs to produce parts to spec
Ability to read calipers, height gauges and tape measure
Prioritize production runs to make sure required dates are met
Responsible for utilizing set-up scrap pieces so that jobs complete with required qty.’s
Collaborate on Safety, production and machine TIS’s
Ability to build a bend program from scratch and enter program into machine
Claim labor correctly utilizing computers
Ability to train new employees in all duties of a Press Brake Operator
Ability to make sure employees run correct jobs utilizing the Production monitor screens
Ability to troubleshoot scrap issues and correct
Ability to program all Brakes
Other duties as assigned.