2nd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

Overview

Reporting to the Brake Press Manager this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. The Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

PM17

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally

Push/Pull

25 lbs routinely, 55 lbs occasionally

Reach Overhead

Comments: Magnet assist for lifting.

Climb

Squat/Bend/Kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk/Move About

Occasional: 1-2 hrs./shift Frequently 2-5 hrs./shift Regularly 5-8 hrs./shif

Equipment Operated: Various hand tools, grinders, Dyanfile, sanding, overhead crane, measurement devices.

Personal Protective Equipment Required as Outlined per Company Safety (PPE)Requirements:

No Yes (Steel toe/metatarsal required)

Hearing Protection Eye Protection Safety Shoes Other: Gloves

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.

Equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

PM17