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 for its metal fabrication operations in Hamilton, Indiana. The role involves setting up and operating machinery to form and process metal workpieces according to specifications, while maintaining quality, safety, and production standards. The position is on a weekend shift from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The operator reads work orders, production schedules, and prints; installs and aligns machine tooling and fixtures; adjusts machine settings and CNC controls; and measures and inspects finished workpieces. The role also requires recording machine operating data and working steadily within established workflows and schedules to achieve on-time delivery. Triton offers on-the-job training and development, with paths for promotion and advancement.
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 use is helpful.
- Ability to adhere to all machine and operator safety guidelines.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and stand for most of the shift.
- Strong attention to detail and a steady, methodical work style.
- Willingness and ability to perform different job assignments as production levels and priorities change.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of manufacturing experience.
- 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.
- Operate and position workpieces against machine fixtures or stops to saw, cut, shear, slit, punch, crimp, notch, bend, or straighten metal.
- Adjust machine speeds, forces, and back gauges 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 flaw type.
- Start machines, monitor operations, and record operational data.
- Read work orders, production schedules, and prints to determine materials, bend-line locations, part orientation, dimensions, and tolerances.
- Work steadily and efficiently within established workflows and production schedules to achieve on-time delivery.
- Follow machine and operator safety guidelines.
- Perform job assignments as production levels and priorities change.
Benefits
- Performance and attendance bonuses, if applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 60 days.
- 401(k) with company match after 60 days.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Personal time.
- Weekly pay.
- Snap pay.
- On-the-job training and development.
- Paths for promotion and advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
