Press Brake Operator - Afternoon Shift

Intermountain Electronics•Price, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Electronics is seeking a Press Brake Operator for the Fabrication Department at its Price, Utah facility. Reporting directly to the Fabrication Supervisor, this cross-functional position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of a hydraulic CNC-controlled press brake. The operator may also assist other operators with key work, machines, or welding as required. The role involves setting up tools and equipment, interpreting drawings and production documents, performing complex bending and forming operations, tracking work through an ERP system, and verifying that finished work meets specifications. The operator is also responsible for safe equipment use, routine operator-level preventative maintenance, keeping the work area clean and organized, and reporting material, production, quality, or maintenance issues. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Employees must be able to work a 40-hour week and additional time as required. The position involves regular exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration, as well as occasional exposure to high or precarious places, chemicals, outdoor weather, and electrical-shock risks. It requires frequent lifting, bending, and standing on a concrete floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one to one year of press brake experience in a shop or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply mechanical drawings and specification charts to machine setup and finished products.
Ability to read welding symbols and apply them to the fabrication process.
Ability to read and understand production reports related to quality and quantity, and to write NCRs.
Ability to establish productive and effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and staff.
Ability to calculate and measure distances, heights, tolerances, and squareness.
Understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to finished parts.
Ability to follow plan specifications accurately and fabricate products to match them.
Ability to understand company operating costs, production costs, and production overrun costs.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to analyze project designs, bending documents, and specifications and resolve practical problems.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Knowledge of job costing or tracking software.
Ability to program and set up CNC press brake controls and operational information.
Valid OSHA forklift certification, or ability to obtain it within one month of employment.
Overhead crane certification.
Ability to comply with safety programs, policies, and procedures and perform job duties safely.
Ability to work a 40-hour week and additional time as required.
Ability to move up to 100 pounds occasionally and lift 25–40 pounds frequently; able to perform frequent heavy lifting and continual bending and standing on a concrete floor.
Required vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. Frequently stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch; occasionally walk and sit.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a hydraulic CNC press brake for fast-paced work.
Select, load, install, and set up the correct tooling using setup documents or assistance from a supervisor or lead.
Plan the sequence of operations to maximize production efficiency, quality, quantity, resource use, and cost effectiveness.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets.
Perform complex bend setups and forming operations, including programming features such as angle bends, step bends, back-gauge transfers, and delays.
Complete assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.
Record time and completed work in the ERP system.
Safely operate a forklift and use overhead cranes, hoists, and other equipment to move materials and completed work.
Use squares, rulers, and measuring tapes to verify that work pieces conform to specifications.
Make routine decisions and resolve basic manufacturing problems, seeking assistance when needed.
Report and document material, production, and quality-control issues, and report deficiencies to the maintenance supervisor.
Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
Keep the work area and machine surfaces clean and organized; properly care for, maintain, and store tools and equipment.
Assist other operators with key work, machines, or welding as required.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality, comply with company values and safety programs, and maintain a safe, clean work area.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays
Medical and dental plans
Teladoc access to U.S. board-certified doctors, 24/7/365
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with company match up to 6% of base salary
Health Savings Account with available company match up to $2,000 based on family size
Paid parental leave