Brake Press Operator-2nd Shift (M-F 2:00pm-10:00pm)

KCC Manufacturing•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Our Mission: KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Requirements

Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications.
Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations.
Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications.
Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety.
Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety.
Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment.
Capable of standing for extended periods of time.
Metal forming training/apprenticeship.
Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills.
Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Requires bending, stooping, and standing.
Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day.
Good visual and spatial perception.
Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

Responsibilities

Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications.
Utilize measuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work.
Perform operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required.
Set up press brake tooling.
Program the operation of a CNC press brake.
Read part drawings and understand tolerance requirements.
Set ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices.
Understand and operate press brake controls.
May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers’ license.
Report machine and tooling problems to Team Leader.
May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake.
Maintain and safeguard personal protective equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Stop unsafe acts.
Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs.