Press Brake Operator

Geater Machining & Manufacturing, Co.•Independence, IA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The basic function of the Press Brake Operator is to set up and operate forming, bending and punching machines to fabricate parts. This role requires analyzing work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine sequences, setting up dies and adjusting ram strokes, and operating machines to manufacture parts. The operator will also be responsible for checking parts throughout the production run using company-supplied measuring equipment to monitor quality and repeatability, verifying conformance to specifications, and accurately filling out work order routers. Communication with engineers, production personnel, and programmers is essential to resolve any arising problems. The position is in a manufacturing environment that is temperature controlled and involves working near moving mechanical parts with others in close proximity.

Requirements

Read, write and speak English fluently.
Operate and use required tools and equipment safely.
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.
Read and interpret documents such as blueprints, specifications, safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Calculate figures and formulas that pertain to the work area.
Self-starter, ability to work with minimal supervision.
Computer literate.
Flexibility to work inside of a fast-paced environment which may ask for quick change in product being produced.
Work well in a team environment, demonstrate good communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Safety glasses or side shields
Gloves (when applicable while using chemicals)
Steel-toed, or composite-toed shoes/boots

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree and/or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze work orders, work pieces, and blueprints to determine sequences.
Set up fixed and adjustable punching dies and gauges, adjust ram stroke.
Set up and operate machines as required to manufacture parts.
Check parts throughout production run, using company supplied measuring equipment to monitor quality and repeatability of process.
Verify conformance of finished work pieces to specifications and blueprints by use of appropriate measuring devices.
Accurately fill out work order routers with correct quantity of good parts and scrap parts.
Communicate and confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve any problems that may arise.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.