Press Brake Operator (2nd Shift)

Peerless Industries•Aurora, IL

2d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Set up and run jobs in the fabrication department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The role requires operating press brakes and other fabrication equipment, interpreting shop documentation, producing and inspecting formed parts, maintaining quality records, and working safely. Overtime, including weekends, may be required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least four years of fabrication experience.
Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of equipment.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to use squares, tape measures, and calipers for quality checks.
Positive, can-do attitude.
Experience with quality control on finished products in an ISO environment.
Working knowledge of press brakes, including Cincinnati, Trumpf, and Ras, and the tooling for each machine.
Working knowledge of tapping, Timesaver, punch press, drilling, and PEM insertion.
Working knowledge of Haas, Mazak, and threading machines.
Ability to bend stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
Knowledge of 2-, 4-, and 6-axis back gauging.
Ability to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, and squeeze during shifts of 8 or more hours.
Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 30 pounds without assistance and 31–70 pounds with assistance.
Ability to push and pull material and equipment as needed.
Ability to wear required safety equipment, including gloves and glasses.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate jobs in the fabrication department.
Operate press brakes, select appropriate tooling, and form parts to specified dimensions, including bending or jogging stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
Read and interpret shop orders, drawings, routings, and setup sheets.
Verify raw materials or work-in-progress materials.
Determine appropriate tooling for progressive bends and determine tonnage and K-factors for bends.
Maintain product quality and document in-process specifications.
Complete required paperwork and time-clock reporting for work performed.
Perform job duties safely and effectively; report machine issues such as air or oil leaks to the lead person or supervisor.
Produce prototypes and required inspection forms in a timely manner.
Stack and care for parts properly throughout fabrication.
Request tooling when needed.
Communicate with quality, engineering, and product development as needed.
Supervise and inspect operators’ work.
Perform other duties as assigned.