ROSENBAUER STATEMENT

At Rosenbauer we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line fire apparatus, created with state-of-the-art technology for more than 150 years because when lives are at stake anything less is unacceptable. As the world’s largest manufacturer of fire equipment, we make sure our vehicles, production teams, and service personnel are ready to do what is necessary to keep communities safe. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Brake Press Operator reads and follows detailed blueprints and schematics to bend sheets of metal. This position requires the lifting of metal sheets into machines to shear and bend to make bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts, as necessary. They must also ensure that the bend meets angle grade and other specifications of the build.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All employees are required to support Rosenbauer’s Mission, Vision, and Values.The following are the essential duties of this position and do not include marginal functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. The scope and duties of a given position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of Rosenbauer.

1. Lifts metal sheets into machines to make bodies, hose bed covers, and other parts, as necessary.
2. Reads and understands body prints, paper, and CAD.
3. Ensures that bend meets angle grade and other specifications of the build.
4. Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as brakes, timesaver, shears, and drill presses.
5. Loads completed work in opposite order of specifications for the next department in a dedicated cart to be moved.
6. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the supervisor to meet the needs of the company and our members.

Tools to be utilized:

Hand tools, power tools, cut off wheels, tape measure, brake press machine, and shear.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s): The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Education, and/or Experience:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience operating a brake press required.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, and inspection tools preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical ability required.
• 2 years of experience operating brake press machines preferred.

Skills:

Language:

• Able to read and work from blueprints/spec books.
• Able to read and understand a tape measure accurately.
• Able to follow written and verbal directions.

Math:

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Computer:

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, and Adobe/PDFs.
• Able to perform simple computer tasks to obtain information/changes related to the build process and/or troubleshoot.

Abilities:

• Able to identify quality issues, recognize changes within the production process, and adjust as needed.
• Able to identify quality issues and recognize changes within the production process and make adjustments.
• Able to prioritize work and to multitask while adhering to deadlines.
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Able to understand and follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment for all.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Give Examples as Necessary

Driving- license: N/A

Driving- Own Vehicle: N/A

Hours of work- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends occasionally: Overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Travel- Local: N/A

Travel- Overnight: N/A

Travel- Prolonged Periods: N/A

Qualifications- Other: N/A

EOE, including disability/veterans.