Brake Press Operator

Description

REPORTS TO: Fabrication Team Lead

JOB SCOPE:

As a Brake Press Operator, under minimal supervision, operate multiple press machines. Fits and fabricates structural steel, completes layout, and inspects finished product.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES:

• Read and understand basic blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts
• Responsible for powering up, running, feeding, and powering down the applicable equipment.
• Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches 
• Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
• Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
• Work with tight tolerances.
• Perform first piece inspections of parts; check quality of parts off machine including measurements
• Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
• Operate overhead crane and jib poles
• May perform material handling duties with the use of forklift
• Maintains a clean and organized work area and maintains all equipment, to like new appearance according to maintenance plans and established procedures
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management
• Continue to grow and learn knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement
• Monitors work environment for hazards and reports all concerns 
• Follows safety protocol, including wearing all required personal protective equipment
• Fill in as needed / Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum prerequisite education, training, and/or experience required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years related and adequate training and experience; or Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferable 

Job Specific Capabilities:

• Proven experience and knowledge 
• Mechanically inclined
• Work independently with little direction
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, blueprints, work orders
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective equipment and clothing (face-shield, gloves etc. as needed)
• Skill and attention to detail
• Communication – Ability to read, write and speak English. Must be able to articulate ideas and plans and communicate these accurately and effectively to others.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, fractions percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations

Physical Capabilities:

• Gripping, grasping with hands and fine manipulation
• Hand Tools Used: Clamps, hammers, tape measure, speed square, grinder, wrenches, sockets, punch, level, pliers, paint marker, digital angle gauge
• Equipment Used: Forklift, 2 ton lift, 10 ton lift, hand grinder with various attachments, oxygen acetylene torch, etc. 
• Movement: Constant movement includes: walking, standing; Frequent Movement includes: climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching/squatting
• Lift and or Carry: 50Lbs Frequently, over 20lbs constantly, 
• Sensory: Hearing, Speech, Vision, Smell, Tactile