What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Brake Operator - EXPERIENCED position at Dakota Bodies?
Dakota Bodies is seeking experienced Brake Press Operators! 1st and 2nd shift available; 2nd shift receives shift premium pay!
Job Duties And Tasks
2 - 5 Years Press Brake experience
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machine
Able to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.
Excellent attendance required
Shift differential for 2nd shift (evenings) and Weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Job Duties And Tasks
- Sets stops on machine bed, changes die, and adjusts components, such as ram or power press, when making multiple or successive passes.
- Operates power press, power brake, apron brake, swaging machine, foot-powered press, hydraulic press, or arbor press according to specifications.
- Installs, aligns, and secures gears, holding fixtures, dies to machine bed, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
- Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.
- Inspects workpiece for defects.
- Measures workpiece and verifies dimensions and weight, using micrometer, template, straightedge, and scale.
- Selects and positions flat, block, radius, or special purpose die sets into ram and bed of machine, using hoist, crane, measuring instruments and hand tools including tape measure.
- Possess knowledge in forklift operations up to 6,000lb lift.
- Separates materials and organizes materials on pallets.
- Identify parts and placements of said parts on correct pallets or workstations.
- Assist Laser operator in material handling operations. Loading/Unloading Laser as needed with materials.
- Dump Scrap material in designated area.
- Remove materials from workstations and deliver to different areas throughout the plant.
- Bonus—Basic Knowledge of Machine Operations IE Press Brake/Saw/Shear/Small Drill
- All other duties as assigned.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term disability and company paid life insurance
- 401K with company match
- Referral Bonus available – up to $1500!
- Attendance Bonus eligibility
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay starts day one
2 - 5 Years Press Brake experience
Ability to perform preventative maintenance on machine
Able to lift 40-50lb independently and with assistance.
Excellent attendance required
Shift differential for 2nd shift (evenings) and Weekend shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)