Brake Operator
Summary
Operates press brakes (Amada NC9-EX, LD brake machines) and related metalworking equipment to produce quality parts, performing first-piece and in-process inspections, using EPICOR ERP for labor tracking, and maintaining 6S safety standards.
Under minimal supervision, operates press brakes (RG’s and to potentially learn the HDS and ATC) to produce quality parts. Requires a working knowledge of various processes and operations to meet production requirements. This job description is not necessarily all-inclusive. Other job duties may be assigned, and/or area(s) of focus may change according to business needs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and comprehend instructions.
- Adheres to all company and departmental policies and procedures.
- Notify leadership on issues with malfunctioning or defective parts
- Maintain Customers and MASS Quality requirements
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Practicing 6S at all times.
- Operates Amada NC9-EX and LD brake machines, power notcher and roller.
- Coordinates each job with Set-Up person to ensure full understanding on machine safety, quality and productivity.
- Ability to learn to do simple set-ups on proven jobs according to standards.
- Safely check tool set-up when taking over a machine of each individual job.
- Ensure that documents needed on the job are complete and concise, if not notify supervisor.
- Ensure manufacturing drawings have the correct revision level, notes, tolerances and dimensions.
- Monitor cycle times and calculate PPH. Notify supervisor if times are not correct.
- Accurately use EPICOR to Clock In/Out, review Job Tracker, enter Labor Notes, Labor activities and correct counts.
- Inspect first part and QA approval, in-process checks and last part check thoroughly.
- Participate in CI meetings