Brake Press Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville•West Bend, WI

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Reporting to the Brake Press Supervisor this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. The Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.

Requirements

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
Ability to use a forklift.
Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
Work in an efficient and timely manner
Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
A High School diploma or GED Equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experience in a manaufacturing environment is strongly desired.
Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
Basic knowledge and understanding of fabrication, hydralic oress and/or punch operations including basic setup is desired.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch press for routine established work.
Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.
Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
Other duties as assigned.