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PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR

Progressive Metal Mfg Co
Ferndale, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025 CLOSED ON 3/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR position at Progressive Metal Mfg Co?

Title: Press Brake Operator                                    Reports to:   Supervisor

 Duties & Tasks

 

  • Safely load material according to part blueprint.
  • Operate hydraulic brake press according to the Production Package.

 

 

  • Perform hourly in-process and finished part inspections using gauges, calipers, and squares to ensure quality goals are met.
  • Meet daily production goals and Zero-Defect criteria.
  • Place finished parts into designated containers with appropriate label, as instructed.

 

 

  • Ensure required paperwork and computer entries are complete and accurate.

 

 

  • Immediately inform leader or member of management of any machine malfunction, production quality or safety issues.

 


  • Perform repetitive bending, reaching, and lifting actions involving material weighing 1-100 pounds.

 


  • Monitor production supplies and material and notify management of shortages prior to running out.

 

 

  • Ensure housekeeping duties are a priority.     Maintain a clean and safe department and workplace.
  • Perform all production duties according to established TS-16949 Procedures.

 

Additional Duties

 

 

 
  • Provide continuous process improvement suggestions designed to improve quality and efficiency within operating area.
 

 

 
  • Assist with periodic inventory as required.
 

 

 
  • Clearly identify and tag all stored material as required.

 

 
  • Operate overhead crane and hi-lo as required (license required).
 

 

 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Department Leader or Supervisor.

 Skills

  • Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
  • Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Problem Solving – Generating alternatives. Evaluating and selecting alternatives. Implementing solutions.
  • Adaptability - change actions, course or approach to doing things to suit a new situation.
  • Desire to Help – Offering your services or resources to make someone’s job easier.

Abilities

  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 
  • Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Processes and Procedures – The ability to consistently follow processes and procedures to achieve desired results.
  • Team work – The ability to work within a team.
  • Endurance - Ability to stand for long- periods of time.

 

Technical Knowledge

  • Familiarity with Windows OS, Keyboard, mouse and scanner.
  • Capable of reading and understanding Blueprints.
  • Basic Reading capability
  • Basic Math capability

Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • One year experience in metal fabricating plant.
  • Basic math skills. Works well on a team. Attention to detail.          Experience with gauges and calipers preferred. Ability to read blueprints preferred.

 

 

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