Press Brake Operator 3A

COLUMBIA MACHINE INC•Vancouver, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Columbia, we are driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world. With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond advanced engineering equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide. The Press Brake Operator 3A sets-up, adjusts, and safely operates CNC press brakes. This role requires an understanding of punch beds and tool sets, the ability to safely use all required hand tools, and knowledge of the hand layout process to produce parts. The operator must read and interpret blueprints to determine the safest and most efficient way to perform the job and set up machinery to produce quality parts, making all necessary machine adjustments to guarantee parts are dimensionally within tolerance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2-3+ years of previous experience or industrial experience
Knowledge of LEAN Principles
Intermediate print reading skills
Intermediate knowledge of metal alloy characteristics and formability
Forklift certification
Intermediate knowledge of die setups (top & bottom)
Intermediate knowledge of CNC press brake operations
Proficient in the use of hand tools
Proficient in the use of power rolls, bandsaw, and oxy-fuel torch
Ability to use an overhead crane and safely rig parts and weldments
Ability to create bending programs and edit files as needed
Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Suites)
Ability to foster and work within a team environment
Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
Maintains a clean and safe work area
Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
Self-motivated and has the ability to work with supervision
Communicates well with peers, supervisor, customers, vendors, and other departments

Nice To Haves

College level courses or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust, and safely operate CNC press brakes to form metal parts
Read and interpret prints to determine safe and efficient methods for setup and operation
Create bending programs and edit files as needed to maintain production accuracy
Use hand layout processes and apply knowledge of punch beds, tool sets, and metal alloy formability to ensure quality parts
Make necessary machine adjustments to maintain dimensional tolerances within specified limits
Perform work according to production schedules to meet timelines
Rig and safely move parts and weldments as required
Follow company safety policies, procedures, and use required PPE
Other duties as assigned