Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM)

KCC Manufacturing•Louisville, KY

About The Position

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company that provides design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial and residential HVAC. Its mission is to enhance the lives of customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions. The Brake Press Operator sets up and operates a press brake to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications, checks parts against specifications using common measuring devices, and performs daily machine and tooling maintenance as required. The role includes setting up tooling and programming a CNC press brake, while following press brake, heavy machinery, and sheet metal handling safety practices. The operator must be able to read drawings and tolerance requirements, adjust ram pressure and die clearance for material thickness, and stand for extended periods. The position may also involve forklift licensing, assisting maintenance with press brake repairs, and recommending drawing or equipment improvements.

Requirements

Metal forming training or apprenticeship.
Ability to use common sheet metal measuring equipment.
Knowledge of press brake operation, material limitations, tooling, and tooling applications.
Ability to set up press brake tooling and program a CNC press brake.
Ability to read part drawings and understand tolerance requirements.
Ability to set ram pressure and adjust die clearance according to metal thickness.
Ability to understand and operate press brake controls.
Thorough understanding of press brake, heavy machinery, and sheet metal handling safety.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without lifting equipment.
Ability to stand for six to eight hours per day, with overtime potentially extending the time.
Ability to bend, stoop, and stand.
Good visual and spatial perception.
Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow established safety policies.

Responsibilities

Receive work instructions, prints, and routers for jobs.
Use measuring devices to verify work accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Operate the press brake and understand its operating characteristics and material limitations.
Perform daily operator maintenance of the machine and tooling as required.
Set up press brake tooling and understand tooling applications.
Program the operation of a CNC press brake.
Follow press brake, heavy machinery, and sheet metal handling safety practices.
Read part drawings and understand tolerance requirements.
Set ram pressure and adjust die clearance to account for metal thickness, using measurement devices.
Operate press brake controls and stand for extended periods.
Report machine and tooling problems to the Team Leader.
Obtain a fork truck driver's license if required.
Assist maintenance with press brake repairs if required.
Maintain and safeguard personal protective equipment and keep the work area clean and safe.
Stop unsafe acts.
Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes, or improvements to reduce setup time and tooling costs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader.
Follow established safety policies, including those covering mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, and first-aid response.