Press Brake Operator

Alacriant•Streetsboro, OH

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates computer-controlled press brake machine to produce formed parts for additional manufacturing operations or sold “as-is.” Hours are M-F; 6:00am-2:30pm. OT as needed.

Requirements

Ability to safely perform the essential physical functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8–10 hours per shift).
Maintain balance and body control while working around heavy machinery.
Lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently.
Lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing over 50 lbs. with mechanical assistance (hoists, cranes, carts).
Push and pull metal sheets, plates, and form parts on and off the press brake bed.
Apply controlled force when positioning material, engaging clamps, or adjusting tooling.
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements during material handling and machine operation.
Use both hands simultaneously for safe and accurate part placement.
Maintain fine motor control for measuring parts, operating machine controls, and handling small tools, fasteners, or shims.
Bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and reach frequently to load parts or access tooling.
Reach above shoulder height or across the machine bed as required.
Work in awkward or static positions for short periods during setups or complex bends.
Good visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) to read gauges, digital readouts, and prints.
Good visual acuity (with or without corrective lenses) to inspect parts for defects, alignment, and accuracy.
Depth perception and spatial awareness to safely position material and tooling.
Hearing ability sufficient to detect machine sounds.
Hearing ability sufficient to hear alarms, warnings, or verbal instructions (with hearing protection as required).
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, and cut-resistant gloves.
Awareness and adherence to safety protocols around pinch points, moving parts, and heavy materials.

Nice To Haves

Assist the Cell Leader with the introduction of Continuous Improvement ideas.

Responsibilities

Reads production paperwork to determine specified requirements to manufacture.
Checks parts utilizing calipers, micrometers, and height gages to guarantee conformity to print specifications.
Determines if material supplied meets production requirements and required qty’s.
Reviews parts for conformity to workmanship standards.
Fills out production paperwork including quality and timekeeping records In-Process and Final Audit Report.
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area in compliance with facility housekeeping policies. (5S Standards)
Correctly fills out tags associated with production to identify parts produced. (Nonconforming Material Reporting - NCMR).
Monitors the calibration of the equipment they use within their department.
Knows what the Company Quality Policy and Quality Objectives mean to them and their role associated with the achievement of these objectives.
Follows written/verbal work instructions that they have been trained on.
Assists the Cell Leader with the introduction of Continuous Improvement ideas.
Wears required safety equipment and follows Safety Policy.