What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brake Operator position at Custom Air Products & Services Inc?
Brake Press Operator
Custom Air Products & Services, Inc. is an aggressively growing company always looking for qualified individuals with a strong work ethic, a commitment to excellence and a desire to join a winning team. We have been proudly serving the Houston and surrounding areas, providing quality service and customized installation of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
Job Description:
Responsible for machine set-up, inputting data to form designed parts, fitting and provide accurate measurements.
Job Duties:
- Operate press break machine.
- Run bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
- Use a CNC controller to input information into machine.
- Adjust ram and back gauge locations per process control instructions and blueprints.
- Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision-measuring instruments.
- Perform complex programming using all features of the press brake.
- Work with tight tolerances.
- Produce parts for assembly operations.
- Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
- Program the CNC to produce new parts meeting specifications.
- Perform spot inspections of parts.
- Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
- Complete and maintain paperwork.
- Identify assembly parts.
- Set up light gauge metal.
- Configure bend allowances for sheet metal (stainless, aluminum & regular steel).
- Check machine for defects and repair if necessary.
- Ensure machine is calibrated and cleaned.
- Read drawings and blueprints.
Special Skills:
- Math Skills: Good math skills will help press brake operators understand complex instructions, how schematics work and make sure items are designed and built correctly.
- Problem Solving Skills: Press brake operators will need to know why machines are not at peak performance, how to increase output and how to fix errors.
- Attention to Detail: Press brakes are precision equipment. Being off by millimeters could be a critical error. Keen attention to detail is required.
- Mechanical and Technical Skills: Machines controlled by computers will need operators who understand CAD/CAM technology.
- Stamina: Press brake operators often work long hours doing repetitive movements.
- Must be able to lift 10lbs to 50lbs.
Certification Required:
- N/A
Work Experience Required:
- 5 years in the industry
Benefits:
- 2 week’s Paid Vacation
- 10 Paid holidays
- 401K & company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Prescription plan
- Life insurance and disability
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