Press Brake Set up Specialist

Protolabs • Nashua, NH

2d • $27 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled press break operator role. There is moderate to minimal supervision needed after training. The are responsible for manually setting up and operating a press break machine in accordance with the customer specifications.
Shift: M-F 6am to 2pm

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Sheet Metal manufacturing experience with Press Brakes
• Knowledge of Sheet Metal in a prototype manufacturing setting or related experience and education
• Familiarity with the tools of the trade; Microsoft Office suite of products, SolidWorks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• American offset tooling knowledge
• Understanding of how to use adapters to ensure proper height and overall dimensions.
• Ability to use measuring instruments such as protractors, calipers, height gauges.
• Ability to interpret and explain written and numerical data.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work in an effective manner.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches, and departmental contribution while being cost-sensitive.
• Commitment to continuous learning.
• Commitment to customer or employee service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status due to ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate Amada, Cincinnati and/or Bystronics Press Brake
• Program using all features of the press break, E.g. bending at angles, step bends, proper back gauge transfer between steps, delays, etc.
• Must have a full understanding of blueprint reading and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part
• Thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and sequencing
• Perform thorough part inspections and remove defective products
• Able to calculate specific material gains and losses
• Ability to train less experienced operators
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Keep work area, including machine surfaces clean at all times
• Identify areas for process improvement, cost and waste reduction
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• 3 weeks of PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED