Brake Press Operator I - 2nd Shift

Air Distribution Technologies Careers • Geneva, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating a brake press machine to bend and shape metal according to specifications. The operator will be responsible for selecting, positioning, and aligning dies, setting machine pressure and die clearance, and verifying dimensions of the finished product. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to read blueprints or templates.

Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints or templates.
• Ability to operate a brake press machine.
• Ability to verify dimensions of workpiece.

Responsibilities

• Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
• Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
• Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal.
• Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
• Positions workpiece to align layout marks or to backstop.
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal.
• Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
• Verifies dimensions of workpiece.

What This Job Offers

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