Press Brake Operator B - 2nd Shift (3:15pm - 11:45pm)
About The Position
Set up, adjust and operate press brakes to perform a variety of forming and bending operations of various gauge materials to close dimensional requirements. Position, align and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge of material, angle or contours; set stop gauges to conform with dimensional specifications, template or samples. Limited set up knowledge is acceptable for initial bidding to this position, but must have at 6 months experience with machine operation. Also, must be capable of setting up Press Brake equipment at a basic level within a 6 month period, and continue learning more advanced setups over time. Must meet established efficiency and productivity standards. Determine sequence of bends on multiple pass operations for work having a series of bends at various angles and in different planes. Improvise setups to form special shapes having single or compound radii, angle flanges, etc., requiring considerable care in ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities. Work from drawings, specifications, templates and samples. Use scale, square, protractor, calipers, micrometers, angle and radius sweep gauges to set up and check work. Proceed with minimum supervision; responsible for quality of own work. Work is subject to process and final inspection and check.
Requirements
- 6 months experience with machine operation.
- Capable of setting up Press Brake equipment at a basic level within a 6 month period.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles, metal fabricating methods, basic mathematics.
- Knowledge of Press Brake equipment and procedures.
- Entry level knowledge blueprint reading skills as evidenced thru completion of a basic level Welders Blue print reading class at a tech school or equivalent level.
Nice To Haves
- Continue learning more advanced setups over time.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate press brakes to perform a variety of forming and bending operations of various gauge materials to close dimensional requirements.
- Position, align and secure forming dies and adjust ram stroke to suit gauge of material, angle or contours; set stop gauges to conform with dimensional specifications, template or samples.
- Determine sequence of bends on multiple pass operations for work having a series of bends at various angles and in different planes.
- Improvise setups to form special shapes having single or compound radii, angle flanges, etc., requiring considerable care in ram adjustments to avoid surface irregularities.
- Work from drawings, specifications, templates and samples.
- Use scale, square, protractor, calipers, micrometers, angle and radius sweep gauges to set up and check work.
- Meet established efficiency and productivity standards.
- Responsible for quality of own work.
Benefits
- Shift differential ($1.00 for 2nd shift)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
