Brake Press Operator 1st Shift
About The Position
The Brake Press Operator Level I performs production work in a factory environment, operating press brake equipment and manufacturing products to required quality standards. The role involves working from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, and other instructions; assembling components to approved specifications; and using gauges and other tools to inspect work. The employee may work by hand or operate machinery, receive materials from a conveyor or other workers, complete their portion of the process, and pass materials along for further processing. The position requires maintaining a safe and clean work area, conducting daily preventive maintenance, identifying defects, recording production data, and logging into and out of jobs using Epicor ERP. This is an entry-level position; training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic communication skills.
- Entry-level; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe work environment, including using personal protective equipment and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform daily preventive maintenance on the machine.
- Develop inspection practices to ensure products meet quality specifications.
- Report defects in parts or equipment to management or leads.
- Start and stop equipment and perform routine press brake operations.
- Become familiar with tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
- Clean the production area by sweeping, mopping, and removing debris.
- Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies; feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
- Ensure products conform to specifications and mark parts for identification.
- Place equipment or parts on conveyor belts, tables, baskets, or totes for further processing.
- Properly scrap nonconforming material and set up parts.
- Read and interpret gauges and record data.
- Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
- Follow instructions from team leads, management, and supervisory personnel.
- Use routings, manufacturing instructions, blueprints, visual aids, and other instructions to manufacture products at the required quality level.
- Assemble components accurately and efficiently to approved specifications.
- Read and interpret project plans, blueprints, written instructions, and diagrams to perform assigned tasks.
- Conserve resources to support budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
