Press Brake Operator

Bauer Compressors•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for producing quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and performing simple programming of a press brake. The Press Brake Operator produces parts and tools from metals or other materials using a press brake, a computer numeric controlled (CNC) piece of equipment that makes precision bends, punches, or cuts into materials. The Press Brake Operator reports to the Fabrication Lead.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year of fabrication experience within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Proficient in using precision measuring tools.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Proven ability to use general measuring devices such as tape measures, scales, angle finders, and metal thickness gauges.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating a Press Brake CNC Machine.
Previous experience in steel fabrication.
Trade school training highly preferred.
Read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience with tools such as grinders and scalers.
Able to operate a forklift truck and overhead crane.
Proficient in Shop Floor Manager (SFM) labor reporting

Responsibilities

Prepare production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments, assisting with equipment changeovers.
Setup and operate the CNC press brake to cut, bend, block, and form, or straighten metals and other materials.
Layout and mark dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates.
Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, or job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions, and to plan operational sequences.
Adjust machine tooling to keep product within specified tolerances per job instructions.
Help train others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures.
Maintain machine operation by minor troubleshooting, and monitoring machine fluid levels and operation; informing supervisor of machine-down issues.
Maintains production operations by following policies and procedures (equipment, raw and in-process materials, and finished goods); report needed changes.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results needed through cooperation with team members and acceptance of re-assignments as directed by supervisors.
Maintain workmanship standards and quality standards by conducting first-piece and in-process inspection.
Ensure all activities in the work area comply with company and ISO policies and procedures.
Select appropriate tooling for the various types of sheet metal such as galvanized iron, copper, steel, or aluminum according to product specifications.
Exhibit a detailed understanding of fabrication processes including bend allowances, press brake tooling, laser operations, and metal sawing operations.
Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces in accordance with drawing specifications.
Locate and move materials with a pallet jack or forklift; move product from one operation to the next operation.
Regular and reliable attendance.