What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Brake Operator position at Almaco?
ALMACO is adding to our team with a Press Brake Operator!
Press Brake Operators at ALMACO work independently with the ability to prioritize work orders and are adaptable when priorities change to maintain production schedules. You will prepare the sheet metal for our production operations using various saws and the press brake. You enjoy working with your hands and are eager to learn new skills.
Press Brake Operators at ALMACO work independently with the ability to prioritize work orders and are adaptable when priorities change to maintain production schedules. You will prepare the sheet metal for our production operations using various saws and the press brake. You enjoy working with your hands and are eager to learn new skills.
Opportunities in this position:
- Work independently to prepare sheet metal for future assembly by cutting, deburring, and bending material.
- Operate the cold saw, horizontal band saw, and abrasive saw.
- Operate the shear and laser cutter.
- Set up and operate the press brake.
- Maintain press brake:
- Perform routine checks.
- Perform minor maintenance.
- Notify the Production Manager if issues occur.
An ideal candidate would possess:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Dependability! Our manufacturing schedules rely on our employees reliably attending work and communicating if their work schedules need to be altered.
- Ability to read written job instructions, diagrams, lists, prints, and manuals.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Flexibility to move from task to task quickly.
Our Company:
ALMACO is the global leader in cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, and specialized manufacturer of precision agricultural machinery designed for ag-research within the seed industry. Our products are custom built and specifically manufactured to the requirements of leading research programs throughout the world. ALMACO continues to be the innovator in new products and technologies that serve the seed research equipment marketplace.
ALMACO is a family-owned business located in Nevada, IA, which is about 10 miles from Ames, IA, and about 30 miles away from Des Moines, IA. We employ about 200 talented professionals.
Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (with a $0 premium option!)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Match of 4%
- Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental insurance including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Legal/Financial Consultation
- Employee Assistance Program
National Career Readiness Certificate is welcome.
ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation,) national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.