What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brake Operator - 3rd Shift position at E.K. Machine?
Job Title:
Brake Press Operator
Location:
Fall River, WI
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
3rd Shift
About Us:
EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state-of-the-art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. We're proud to be a family-oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, you'll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
Join us and be part of a team that values quality, integrity, family, and community-while helping shape the future of manufacturing.
Brake Press Operator
Location:
Fall River, WI
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
3rd Shift
About Us:
EK, based in Fall River, WI, is a fast-growing manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience in machining, fabrication, welding, powder coating, and power products. We operate four state-of-the-art plants, giving us the capacity and flexibility to serve a wide range of industries. We're proud to be a family-oriented company where every team member matters. At EK, you'll find a supportive environment, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
Join us and be part of a team that values quality, integrity, family, and community-while helping shape the future of manufacturing.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- 401K with company match
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Birthday Off Paid
- Vacation - Two weeks in your FIRST year!
- Paid Parental Leave
- Incentive Program.
- And much more!
Summary:
We're seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our team and help create highquality metal components that support our production goals.
Responsibilities:
We're seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to join our team and help create highquality metal components that support our production goals.
Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints
- Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses
- Selects proper punch and die tooling
- Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work
- Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders
- Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions
- Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data
- Cleans and organizes work area
- Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
- One-year college/technical certificate or 5 years related experience/training with a High School Diploma/GED, or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions, memos, manuals, and procedures.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to clearly communicate information one-on-one or in small groups.
- Basic math skills, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions and solve routine problems with concrete variables.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. regularly and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Ability to use hands and arms for extended periods
- Visual abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Work Environment
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
- Noise level is usually moderate
- All required PPE must be worn in designated areas; Safety is our top priority!
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.
E.K. Machine is a proud EOE. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital/partnership/civil union status, family or parental status, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.