Press Brake Operator - EXPERIENCED
About The Position
Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators! 1st and 2nd shift available; 2nd shift receives shift premium pay! Job Duties and Tasks Sets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes. Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications. Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools. Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal. Inspects workpiece for defects. Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale. Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure. Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift. Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets. Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations. Assist Laser operator in material handling operations. Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials. Dump Scrap material in designated area. Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant. Bonus—Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small Drill All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2 - 5 Years Press Brake experience
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machine
- Able to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.
- Excellent attendance
Nice To Haves
- Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small Drill
Responsibilities
- Sets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.
- Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications.
- Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
- Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.
- Inspects workpiece for defects.
- Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale.
- Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure.
- Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift.
- Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets.
- Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations.
- Assist Laser operator in material handling operations.
- Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials.
- Dump Scrap material in designated area.
- Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Sign on Bonus available – up to $1500!
- Attendance Bonus eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay starts day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
