Press Brake Set-up II - 1st Shift

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions•Chaska, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up II to perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes. May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor. This role involves operating the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s). It also includes ensuring efficient production through all phases of their area of production, executing proper inspection methods, and assisting operators with training and proper techniques. The position requires reporting and preventing equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors, while ensuring all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and timely. The role may also involve performing the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, training new employees, providing work instruction, and answering questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

Requirements

Set Up assigned department machines and complete processes to company specifications on a consistent basis, to be operator-ready with minimal adjustments required and minimal scrap
Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed component
Produce a high-quality product according to required specifications on a consistent basis
Produce the required quantity of product according to required output specifications
Use computers as required
Use measuring tools as required
Read and understand Blueprints
Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely
Operate all hand tools, machines and equipment successfully as required and with minimal supervision
Work as a productive team member who contributes to the organizations’ success
Handle fast-paced work
Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without being instructed to do so by supervisors or lead personnel
Demonstrate dependability with good attendance

Responsibilities

Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly
Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations
Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions
Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
Uses precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
Assures that all materials are available at machines and workstations
Assures proper quality during all phases of production. This includes, but is not limited to, materials and packaging.
Operates the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s)
Places parts on a die
Adjusts to ensure proper placement on a consistent basis
Ensures that angles and dimensions are correct
Ensures the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output
Make minor adjustments and clear alarms
Read blueprints
Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components
Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼-inch gap to ensure safe machine operation
Uses precision measuring tools, such as a caliper, height gauge, and/or other precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify the accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging
Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production
Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and make periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met.
Assist operators with, and train them in, the proper techniques of product inspection
Assist in maintaining equipment and keeping work areas clean and orderly
Instructs and assists operators and other workers in machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation
Assists operators with measuring, blueprint-reading, and minor adjustments
Report and prevent equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors
Works within his/her area to assure production flows in an efficient manner. This includes planning for smooth transition to the next schedule job for their area
Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
May perform the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, as necessary
May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor