1st Shift Press Brake Operator

Daifuku•Hobart, IN

1d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Brake Press Operator uses press brakes and miscellaneous equipment to create, shape, and customize materials into a variety of forms dictated by Fabrication plans. Reads and interprets detailed and complex instructions to produce the desired forms. This is a full-time, 1st shift position, Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 1:30 pm. The company is Daifuku, the nation’s leading independent, U.S.-based provider of intelligent material handling systems, with hundreds of engineers in-house designing, manufacturing, integrating, and installing a full spectrum of intra-logistics solutions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 2 years of related experience
Math skills
Ability to read blueprints
Knowledge of standard and metric measurements
Knowledge of quality assurance and self-inspection techniques
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Team orientation
Crane operation certification required
Forklift operation certification required
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Visual: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Nice To Haves

LOTO certification preferred, but not required
Availability to work on Saturdays as needed

Responsibilities

Following the Safety policy, including PPE
Setting up and operating press brakes and other equipment on a variety of parts of all shapes and sizes
Checking products against standards for conformance to specifications
Following specifications in job orders, verbal instructions, and blueprints
Observing machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction
Performing minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces
Comply with all requirements of Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
Ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.