Door Form

Allegion•Fontana, CA

About The Position

The Press Brake Operator sets up and operates a press brake to bend or form metal according to customer specifications, production requirements, engineering documents, and shop travelers. The role emphasizes quality workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork while maintaining continuous production flow and following documented processes. The operator supports continuous improvement in safety, quality, 5S, and manufacturing processes; communicates production-flow issues and offers feedback on quality, productivity, and procedures; and follows company safety and conduct policies, including proper use and maintenance of provided PPE. The position includes daily housekeeping, willingness to cross-train, and schedule flexibility for overtime and varying start times based on work volume. The work takes place in a fast-paced custom metal manufacturing environment with high noise, metals and lubricants, moving machinery and equipment, and potentially hot or cold conditions in areas without temperature control.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.
Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
Knowledge of basic math.
Ability to use handheld measuring tools, including a tape measure and caliper.
Ability to recognize the die profiles needed for parts based on engineered documents.
Knowledge of die changes and basic die maintenance.
Ability to set up and operate a press brake machine.
Understanding of finished-part characteristics.
Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
Dexterity with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools, and machinery.
Dexterity to grasp and pull material; frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling 100 pounds or more; ability to stand for extended periods.
Schedule flexibility for overtime and start-time changes depending on work volume.

Nice To Haves

Metalworking or hollow-metal fabrication experience.
Manufacturing equipment experience with CNC.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate a press brake, following documented processes to maintain continuous workflow.
Produce parts using the top-down production list.
Lay out and load materials using measuring tools.
Change dies as needed according to engineering documents.
Perform first-part inspections and in-process quality checks.
Assist with the daily preventive maintenance schedule, maintain dies, and monitor them for excessive wear.
Support continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S, and manufacturing processes.
Provide leadership with feedback to help resolve quality issues and improve productivity or procedures.
Keep the machine running and communicate issues that prevent product flow.
Follow company safety and conduct rules, including the use and maintenance of company-provided PPE.
Cross-train by learning other jobs or tasks within the facility.
Perform daily housekeeping to keep the work area clean and organized.
Maintain the machine in good working order.