Brake Press Operator
About The Position
The Brake Press Operator is responsible for setting up and operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, or cut metal sheets and plates according to blueprints and specifications, ensuring the produced parts meet quality standards by performing necessary adjustments and inspections throughout the manufacturing process. Machine setup: Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine required bends, angles, and tooling needed to produce the desired part. Tooling selection: Choose and install appropriate punches and dies based on the metal material and desired bend profile Material handling: Load metal sheets or plates onto the press brake, ensuring proper alignment and clamping. Machine operation: Program the CNC controls to execute the bending sequence, including bend angles, speeds, and pressure. Quality control: Inspect finished parts for accuracy, dimensions, and surface defects, making adjustments as necessary. Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning and lubrication of the press brake, identifying and reporting any mechanical issues. Safety procedures: Adhere to all safety protocols related to operating heavy machinery, including proper personal protective equipment usage.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude: Understanding of basic mechanical principles and how a press brake functions.
- Blueprint reading: Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- CNC programming: Knowledge of CNC controls to program bending sequences on the press brake.
- Attention to detail: High level of precision needed to ensure accurate bends and quality parts.
- Hand-eye coordination: Precise control when positioning and manipulating metal sheets on the press brake.
- Physical ability: Ability to lift heavy materials and stand for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- setting up and operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, or cut metal sheets and plates according to blueprints and specifications
- ensuring the produced parts meet quality standards by performing necessary adjustments and inspections throughout the manufacturing process
- Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine required bends, angles, and tooling needed to produce the desired part
- Choose and install appropriate punches and dies based on the metal material and desired bend profile
- Load metal sheets or plates onto the press brake, ensuring proper alignment and clamping
- Program the CNC controls to execute the bending sequence, including bend angles, speeds, and pressure
- Inspect finished parts for accuracy, dimensions, and surface defects, making adjustments as necessary
- Perform routine cleaning and lubrication of the press brake, identifying and reporting any mechanical issues
- Adhere to all safety protocols related to operating heavy machinery, including proper personal protective equipment usage
Benefits
- Profit Sharing Incentive: We provide the opportunity for our employees to participate in Profit Sharing Program. If profitability measures are met, 10% of profits are shared among eligible employees.
- Paid time off after your first 90 days
- $250 Employee Referral Bonus
- 8 Paid Holidays after 60 days for full time employees
- Fun, safe, healthy work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
