Brake Press Operator

KMC Stampings is a premier metal fabricator offering engineering and tooling expertise driven by continuous improvement. With over 115 years in southeastern WI, we still offer a family feel with a safe environment focused on providing hands on training opportunities to all employees through a progressive training program. Employees can expand their knowledge of machinery, setups, tool and dies and even engineering. Come grow with KMC Stampings!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Laser Supervisor, the Brake Press Operator operates manual brake presses and punch presses to form and bend a variety of materials.  Responsible for part quality and efficiency. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Operate brake press and punch press to form, bend and punch a variety of work 
• Work from drawings, specifications, patterns, or templates
• Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges
• Sorting and packaging parts
• Verify quantity & quality of material
• Empty scrap luggars and performs miscellaneous tasks as required
• Operates overhead crane while moving product
• Complete & maintain all required paperwork
• Responsible for strict adherence to all company/departmental policies and procedures related to safety and conduct rules and other regulations
• Maintains a safe & clean work environment  & departmental housekeeping standards

• Other duties as assigned or required 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Highly motivated self starter
• Requires 6-12 months of relevant manufacturing experience
• Good math skills
• Basic reading & writing skills
• Regular attendance is required; punctual, dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Interpersonal skills & friendly attitude
• Ability to function well in a team environment
• Ability to respond to ever changing demands with a positive attitude
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision & depth perception
• Occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform all other duties assigned by Supervisor
• Ability to work overtime when required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required talk or hear and may occasionally sit; regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.  Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.