Job Type

Full-time
Description
Job Summary:
The Press Brake Operator 1 is responsible for operating a press brake machine to bend, shape, cut, and manipulate sheet metal and metal plates according to specifications.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates a press brake to manufacture parts from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the press brake.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to safely and effectively operate or learn to operate press brake controls.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow product plans including blueprints and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail skills
• Basic computer and math skills

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience operating a press brake machine.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to operate the press brake.
• Prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds at a time
• Must wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, and ear protection, while working on the production floor

Salary Description

$23.00-$28.00/Hourly