What We Do

General Stamping & Metalworks is a leading supplier of stampings and assemblies to the North American solar power industry, which is forecasting another decade of double-digit growth. In addition, we are a key supplier to market leaders in a diverse set of industries including outdoor power equipment, agricultural and construction equipment, recreational vehicles and industrial trucks.

GSM has been in business since 1922, and we realize that our employees spend a large portion of their lives working; therefore, we have invested in the finest facility and grounds in the fabricating industry. We also invest in state-of-the-art equipment, technology, and in our greatest resource, our employees.

What Makes Us Different

GSM is proud of our diverse, welcoming workforce, and we make every effort and investment to ensure their success and provide a path to build better lives. We offer:

• Excellent wages
• $2/hour shift premium for 2nd shift
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Cafeteria
• Fully equipped fitness center
• Locker rooms with showers
• Air-conditioned welding department
• Employee wellness initiatives (on-site flu vaccination, wellness care, and EAP resources)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• 401(K), holiday pay, and vacation accrual that starts on the date of hire
• Advancement opportunities only a growing company can provide

Key Responsibilities and Purpose

The primary responsibility of the Press Brake Operator is to produce metal fabricated parts to customer print specifications using a standard process.

Additional tasks include:

• Supporting achievement of company standards in safety, productivity, and on-time production

• Recording machine code errors and communicating poor machine performance issues to the PB Technician or shift supervisor.

• Maintaining a satisfactory attendance record, as outlined in the employee handbook.

• Using inspection devices (calipers, pin gauges, check fixtures) to inspect parts, according to print and product inspection plan (PIP)

• Gathering required documents (process photos, process inspection plans, job traveler, print, and work in process parts) to successfully run the job

• Reading the print fully in order to understand tolerances, geometry, material thickness, and special instructions

• Reading job traveler for special instructions

• Labeling work in process parts and finished parts according to ISO policy

• Separating and labeling non-conforming parts according to ISO policy

• Wearing proper protective equipment, as directed by equipment or process

• Understanding safety requirements in work areas, and complying with requirements

• Using material data sheets (MSDS) effectively

• Participating in continuous improvement projects, both independently and as a team member, when requested or as the opportunity to volunteer presents itself

• Completing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual department maintenance as assigned

• Offering process improvement ideas

• Accurately entering job information, quantities and inspection results into the ERP systems

• Correctly clocking into and out of attendance systems

General Competencies

• Dependability: Follows the direction of the Shift Supervisor or Manager and provides accountability for performance of key responsibilities: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Problem-Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works committed with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at workstation with proper PPE ready to work.
• Employee Relations: responds quickly and effectively to supervisor requests and peer questions; solicits employee feedback to improve processes; responds to requests for information; meets commitments.
• Listening Skills: Listens carefully to the input of others and gets clarification before generating conclusions; responds thoughtfully and non-defensively to questions.
• Written Communication: Writes/types informatively

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 6 months in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

• $2/hour shift premium

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