Press Brake Operator Weekend 6 am - 6 pm
About The Position
Triton Metal Products is seeking a detail-driven, reliable, and quality-focused Press Brake Operator to produce precision metal components. The operator installs and aligns machine tooling, positions and secures metal workpieces, and adjusts machine settings to meet product specifications. The role involves reading work orders, production schedules, and prints; measuring and inspecting completed parts; monitoring machine operation; and recording operational data. Operators are expected to work steadily within established workflows and production schedules to achieve on-time delivery. This is a weekend shift in Hamilton, Indiana, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The position requires the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand for most of the shift, follow machine and operator safety guidelines, and adapt to production assignments and changing priorities. Applicants complete an application and culture index survey.
Requirements
- Basic ability to read a tape measure and perform simple math.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn precision work.
- Basic understanding of tools or mechanical processes; personal or hobby experience is helpful.
- Ability to adhere to machine and operator safety guidelines.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for most of the shift.
- Steady, methodical work style.
- Willingness and ability to perform any job assignment as production levels shift and priorities change.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of manufacturing experience; experience is not limited to manufacturing.
- Understanding of material characteristics, including steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Experience producing high-precision parts for manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly.
- Skilled use of precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, angle finders, and height gauges.
Responsibilities
- Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, and other fixtures in machine rams or beds using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
- Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures, stops, or dies to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal.
- Adjust machine speeds, forces, and back gauges according to product specifications, using gauges and CNC controls.
- Measure completed workpieces with micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers to verify conformance to specifications.
- Inspect completed workpieces for defects, including cracked edges and marred surfaces, and sort defective pieces by type of flaw.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and record operational data.
- Read work orders, production schedules, and prints to determine material, bend-line locations, part orientation, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Work steadily and efficiently within established workflows and production schedules to achieve on-time delivery.
- Perform job assignments as production levels and priorities change.
Benefits
- Performance and attendance bonuses.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available after 60 days.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage.
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- HSA and FSA opportunities.
- 401(k) with company match after 60 days.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Personal time.
- Weekly pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
