Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform forming department related duties as assigned by team leader / supervisor.

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

• Assume accountability for time management and job tracking.

• Develop and maintain an open mind to learn new techniques and processes from experienced operators.

• Troubleshoot issues to ensure the machines maintain a high level of utilization.

• Organize and combine jobs to maximize machine utilization rates and improve efficiency.

• Learn and master machine programming and controls to overcome daily obstacles and ensure continuous production flow.

• Mentor and teach operators to grow and learn new techniques and procedures.

• Work with programming team as required to overcome machine run-time obstacles.

• Work with account managers as required to identify and plan production to achieve maximum productivity.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Computer familiarization / proficiency for time / data entry.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Trade School / Vocational Training degree or certification preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience operating forming machines / brakes.

• Experience running Amada brakes preferred.

• Forklift operator certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly. Bilingual candidates a definite plus.