Press Brake Set Up Operator - 1st Shift

Dalsin Industries IncBloomington, MN
$25 - $29Onsite

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 operating Cincinnati Press Brakes (PROFORM, AUTOFORM, & MAXFORM – 90-, 135-, & 230-ton models).

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
  • Press Brake experience desirable for L1, Required for all other levels.
  • 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)
  • Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • CNC experience (preferred 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.
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