Operator-Press Brake

Royston Plant • Jasper, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Press Brake Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating brake presses for bending/forming metal parts according to engineering and manufacturing specifications.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• Knowledge of brake press capabilities and functions.
• Perform daily housekeeping to maintain departmental standards.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to skillfully and safely operate job specific tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Possess mechanical skills
• Must be able to work from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm
• Perform work on concrete floors for duration of shift.
• Must be able to lift and move (push, pull, carry) items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to raise arms above shoulders regularly and freely rotate arms/shoulders to lift/move parts.
• Must be able to kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, and squat when needed.
• Work will include repetitive hand, arm, wrist, and leg motion.
• Will need hand and finger flexibility and dexterity and excellent eyesight with or without corrective lenses.

Nice To Haves

• Machining skills also appreciated.
• Experience in a light manufacturing or sheet metal manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience using NAV operating system a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, check, and operate 8’, 10’, and 12’ Trumpf and Primeline, brake presses.
• Identify correct materials for Job.
• Inspect and assess parts, by performing periodic quality checks.
• Adjust machine settings as needed, to troubleshoot issues.
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions.
• Maintain tolerances determined by part specifications.
• Perform material handling functions, including loading materials for job runs using forklift.
• Use NAV operating system to scan completed jobs, print and apply labels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees