Press Brake Operator (Janesville, WI)

About United Alloy:

United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.

In addition to our ISO 9001:2008 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credential stands above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.

Job Description: A press brake operator’s job is to operate all Cincinnati press brake machines (350 TON / 135 TON / 90 TON / 60 TON) to bend sheet metal for various designs. In this role, you will inspect blueprints for a job, set up your machine, perform regular maintenance, inspect metals while shaping it, and adjust as necessary.

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Shift:3rd Shift 10pm - 6am; Sunday thru Thursday (OT as necessary)

Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• $3.00 Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Can set up and operate the following machines: 60T, 90T, 135T, and 350T
• Follow and understands procedures for programming and re-programming guarding functions of press brakes
• Check height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges, and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Ensure correct functioning and operation of press brake guarding at all times during regular press brake operation.
• Understand how to manage daily work expectations and goals
• Understand, interpret, and follows foreman’s report including priorities and start dates
• Understand how to read material sheet tags and determine material types and gauges
• Understand cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan
• Follow all safety policies and standards
• Understand non-conforming process according to SOP-0003
• Maintain accurate and timely system transactions
• Can inspect and clean equipment including all preventative maintenance
• Inspect own work for quality standards
• Is capable and willing to train other employees
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• The individual must have exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills
• Must possess the ability to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Can record time accurately including “time and attendance” and “labor reporting” using the data collection system
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with an assist
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.