Press Brake Operator

American Alloy, Green Bay•Green Bay, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a fabrication shop with some assistance provided. Essential Duties and Responsibilities : To perform this position successfully, a team member must perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These functions are representative, but not all-inclusive, of what is necessary to succeed in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background
2+ yrs experience running a press brake
Ability to operate both a manual and automated press brake
Perform all assigned tasks
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills
Recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions
Use and wear personal protective equipment as indicated by the task or environment
Perform basic counting tasks
Read tape measure, safety manuals, work orders, and blue prints effectively
Understand and identify safety issues
Commitment to the company’s mission, and vision

Nice To Haves

Amada press brake experience preferred but not required
Basic knowledge and understanding of fabrication, hydraulic press and/or punch operations including basic set up is desired
Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools
Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent blue print reading and interpretation skills
Ability to follow verbal and written work orders
Commitment to quality and accuracy of work performed
Ability to perform inspection of parts using measurement tools
Excellent understanding of safety practices and procedures in fabricating environment

Responsibilities

Read customer orders and completing all projects to specifications
Read production schedules and determine materials needed
Prepare and run complex bend setups and forming operations. This includes custom punch/die modification used in combination with other tooling (either standard or custom). Complex programming using all features of the press brake (i.e. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc).
Set up, operate and tend to machine
Position all pieces into machine to match will all customer requirements
Communicate with other operators, press brake programmer (using Dr. Abe), and other departments regarding job timing, process, flow and new projects
Meet and maintain quality and performance expectations including efficiencies and productivity standards
Demonstrate a full understanding of print reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
Demonstrate and apply understanding of flat pattern layout
Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
Communicate and work well with other departments and team members regarding accurate and timely completion of projects
Demonstrate initiative and willingness to undertake increased responsibility
Exhibit ability to prioritize and plan work activities, manage time efficiently and meet objectives to complete projects
Demonstrate team work by offering assistance, responding positively to constructive feedback and interacting with other team members in a helpful and goal oriented manner
Other job duties as assigned per the needs of the Shop and the Company