2nd Shift Brake Press Operator $3 Shift Premium

QuikCut LLC•Columbia City, IN

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About The Position

The Brake Press Operator works alongside the brake press team at QuikCut to form a wide variety of products. The role shapes, bends, and manipulates sheets of steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel plates while meeting QuikCut’s quality standards and completing forming projects efficiently. The operator uses blueprints and measurements to plan work, programs and operates the machine, and checks finished products against specifications. The position also includes material handling, routine machine maintenance, and maintaining an organized work area. The job posting identifies this as a second-shift position with a $3 shift premium.

Requirements

Ability to efficiently read blueprints and drawings.
Ability to read and take measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
Ability to program the machine to fit a design.
Ability to shape, bend, and manipulate sheets of steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel plates.
Ability to meet quality standards and complete forming projects efficiently.
Ability to lift 25–90 pounds at a time.
Ability to stand, push, pull, lift, and carry materials for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and drawings from designers and engineers.
Read and take measurements to plan layouts and procedures.
Program the brake press machine to fit the design.
Measure finished products to ensure uniformity according to the blueprint.
Restock materials to be formed or stack completed materials in the appropriate area.
Perform routine machine maintenance and log it.
Operate a brake press to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
Inspect finished products for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform other duties as assigned.