Running Fabrication Machines $29/hour (1st shift)

Responsibilities:

• Operating different machine tools such as drill presses, punch presses, plasma/thermal cutters, press brakes, plate rolling
• Able to rotate between different machines.
• Set up machines based on program, drawing or shop sketch
• Prepares the machines prior to production, perform initial test runs producing a part
• Adjust and makes minor changes to the machinery, tooling and/or program during its operation to meet drawing requirements.
• Places the metal stock (or unfinished piece of metal) in the machine and removes and stacks finished parts.
• Works levers, buttons, or foot pedals to bring the cutting/punching or forming tool or drill bit to the stock.
• Using simple inspection/measuring equipment and other instruments, they test the finished metal part to make sure that the machine tool is working properly.
• Monitors machine gauges and controls and adjusts pressures, feeds and speeds to maintain quality.
• Plans and set up the sequence of operations according to blueprints, layouts, or other instructions.
• Loads program with into the machine’s computer controls.
• Measure/Inspect product to verify drawing compliance and make machine adjustments where and when required.
• Deburrs all parts and removes all sharp edges using manual or mechanical means

Qualifications

• Previous experience with drill presses, punch presses, press brake required
• At least two years previous experience operating metal forming or shaping equipment
• Able to read shop drawings and blueprints.
• Experience working with computers.
• Working knowledge of inspection/measuring tools including but not limited to tape measure, verniers and micrometers

Hours are:

Monday through Thursday 6:30am to 4pm

Friday 6:30am to 10:30pm

The pay is up to $29.00 an hour based on experience