Job Title: Press Brake Setup/Operator

Department: Production

Reports To: Metal Fabrication Manager

Position Summary:

The press operator is responsible for handling press operations for the metal fabrication division of the organization. The operator uses an electrically powered industrial machine to create, shape and customize metal materials. You must know how to read blueprints to determine the measurements of each product and operate the press brake to cut and bend the materials into the shape according to specifications. Once the pieces are done, you will check to make sure they are the correct size and shape.

About Us:

Lab Crafters is the premier manufacturer of laboratory furniture systems, casework, seating, fume hoods, and custom solutions for the life sciences, biotechnology, and higher education. Our mission is to create state-of-the-art laboratory environments by providing innovative products and solutions tailored to support emerging and changing scientific processes and technology.

Minimum Background, Experience, and Requirements:

• Previous experience with Press machine operation, whether through steel manufacturing or sheet metal work.
• Exemplary motor skills are required for the position, as brake press machines have multiple settings and levers that must be adjusted for each job and quickly manipulated through the steps of creating finished products.
• Good analytical and mathematical skills to interpret drawings, templates, and blueprints.
• Inspect "first-part", consult with quality assurance and inspect work pieces throughout the production run
• Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Set-up an Amada/Trumpf Press Brake machines following the project details and blueprints
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
• Must be able to read gauges, tape measure and other measurement tools.
• Manufacturing related experience in a press environment is a plus.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Degree or certificate from a vocational school (preferred)
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with industrial machines.

EEO STATEMENT:

Lab Crafters, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or other characteristic protected by law.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Press brake machine: 1 year (Required)
• Sheet metal: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ronkonkoma, NY 11779: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person