Press Brake Set Up Operator - 1st Shift (Temp to Hire)

Dalsin Industries Inc•Bloomington, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for performing press brake operations and activities. Individuals must demonstrate a core competency required throughout the organization. These competencies include safety, quality, production, and behavior. The role involves various levels of responsibility, from operating the press brake under supervision to performing complex setups and training others. The company utilizes Cincinnati Press Brakes (PROFORM, AUTOFORM, & MAXFORM – 90-, 135-, & 230-ton models).

Requirements

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Forklift Certified
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos; basic math skills, working knowledge of computer systems.
Press Brake experience (Required for Level 2, 3, and Lead).
Advanced blueprint reading.
Advanced sheet metal inspection experience.
Working knowledge of controls for Cincinnati Press Brakes (Windows based).
Ability to calculate required tonnages and bend allowances.
Ability to select proper tooling required to form a part (Acute, Gooseneck, Offset, etc.).
Ability to work on a variety of material types and thicknesses.
Setup experience specific to level, department, or equipment.
Sheet Metal Layout experience (Tangent Correction, Basic Bend Allowance Etc.) Level 2 and up only.
Understanding of Material Properties including Flatness, Surface Grades, Types, Gauge etc. Level 2 and up only.
CNC experience (required for L3 and Lead).

Nice To Haves

Press Brake experience desirable for L1.

Responsibilities

Operate Press Brake safely when lead or others have setup and validated quality requirements for a specific part.
Consistently maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Perform EPICOR transactions logging in and out of jobs and recording quantity complete, scrapped.
Perform simple setups on Press Brake utilizing part drawings and bend simulations.
Set up/Observe ¼ inch rule. If not possible engage Lead or VSM prior to operating.
Read and follow Shop Loads.
Perform inspections using precision measuring and gauging equipment.
Perform and document all Job/Routing/Quality procedures as directed.
Perform material handling functions including packaging.
Assemble, Load and Maintain Tooling, Fixtures, Jigs, Etc.
Perform EPICOR transactions moving material from/to appropriate locations.
Suggest ideas to improve job processes and inform VSM of suggestions.
Provide adequate feedback to department manager when the job is not running within 15% of standard.
Provide adequate feedback to Department Managers/Engineering by using M.E.C.R forms and notes on the routing.
Training for complex and simple setups.
Training EPICOR transactions.
Training Safety and Quality Requirements.