Machine Operator - Stretch Press

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Summary: Set up and operate stretch press machine to bend and form metal as specified by work order, blueprints drawing, or layout.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and positive working environment
• Sets stops on machine bed, changes dies, and adjusts components.
• Operates stretch press according to specifications.
• Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
• Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, and/or templates, and hand tools.
• Inspects workpiece for defects.
• Lifts, positions, and secures workpiece between dies of machine using crane.
• Lubricates stretch press.

Nonessential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, fabrication, or aerospace experience.
• Previous experience operating a stretch press or similar forming equipment.
• Experience working with aluminum sheet metal or other aerospace materials.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and quality practices.
• Previous experience working from aerospace specifications or customer requirements.