Position Overview: We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Press Brake Operator to join our team. The Fabrication Machine Operator will play a critical role in our production process, responsible for operating and maintaining various fabrication machines to ensure the efficient and accurate manufacturing of parts and components.

Responsibilities:

• Machine Setup: Set up and prepare fabrication machines for operation, including loading materials, adjusting settings, and selecting appropriate tools and programs.
• Machine Operation: Operate fabrication machines such as CNC routers, laser cutters, press brakes, or shears to cut, shape, bend, or otherwise process materials according to engineering drawings, blueprints, or work orders.
• Quality Control: Monitor production output to ensure that parts meet quality standards and specifications, conducting visual inspections and using precision measuring instruments as necessary.
• Material Handling: Load and unload materials onto fabrication machines safely and efficiently, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on fabrication machines, including cleaning, lubricating, and performing minor repairs as needed. Troubleshoot machine malfunctions and make adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate production records, including job setup sheets, production logs, and quality inspection reports.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

• Write basic bend programs in a machine.
• Bend basic parts 90-degree bends / 8 bend panels.
• What dyes to use on what materials when forming
• Knowledge of fractions and decimals.
• Knowledge of different types of material thicknesses.
• Knowledge of how to properly read a tape measure.
• Knowledge of different bend allowances that are shown on prints.
• Experience 0 months - 1 year