What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Press Brake Operator position at Columbia Vehicles?
We're looking for experienced CNC Press Brake Operators to set up, operate, and inspect press brake equipment that forms the metal components going into our all-electric vehicles. If you take pride in precise work and know your way around a bend sequence, we want to talk to you.
Openings
1st Shift (1 opening): Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2nd Shift (1 opening): Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a $1.00/hour shift premium
What You'll Do
Openings
1st Shift (1 opening): Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2nd Shift (1 opening): Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with a $1.00/hour shift premium
What You'll Do
- Set up and calibrate CNC press brake equipment, including tooling selection, bend allowances, back gauge adjustments, and die configurations
- Form metal parts to blueprints, specifications, and production schedules
- Modify machine programs and parameters to maintain dimensional accuracy
- Inspect parts before, during, and after production runs using calipers, protractors, height gauges, and other precision tools
- Interpret blueprints, bend diagrams, and flat pattern layouts
- Document work and access drawings and production data in company systems
- Minimum of three years of experience operating CNC press brake equipment
- Proficiency in CNC programming and computer use
- Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings, including bend angles and dimensional information
- Strong math skills, including fractional and decimal calculations and basic geometry
- Proficiency in metallurgy, sheet metal properties, spring back, and thickness charts
- Thorough knowledge of safe press brake operation
- Dependable, punctual, and selfmotivated
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Stand for extended periods, up to 10 hours per shift
- Work around moving machinery and noise, using required PPE
- 75 years of stability, familyowned
- 80 hours vacation at hire 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 50% match on 6%, immediately vested
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Monday through Friday, $1.00/hour second shift premium