Brake Press Operators

Responsibilities: Set up and operations of Brake Press that include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring safe working processes while abiding to Safety Policies.
• Ensuring periodic machine maintenance is completed and documented as required.
• Interpreting pertinent data from Blueprints, Travelers, and other information and applying it to the required job.
• Managing and coordinating workload with a high level of through put while maintaining a defect free output.
• Configuring and setting-up jobs as required.
• Identifying proper tooling required.
• Operating brakes and other equipment as required.
• Identifying and reporting documentation errors and other problems in a timely manner.
• Ensuring sampling processes and other quality checks are being completed and recorded.
• Ensuring the appropriate documentation is completed as required.
• Identifying defective equipment and/or tooling and reporting to the supervisor.
• Communicating and working effectively with management and other departments.
• Understanding proper bending and efficient manufacturing practices.
• Performing other tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor or management.

Requirements:

• Ability to perform the Responsibilities listed above.
• Possesses a Positive Attitude with a “Lead by Example” work ethic.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience setting up and operating a brake.
• Ability to spend most of the day standing and/or moving about the work area/shop as required.
• Ability to safely handle parts up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to perform other tasks within reasonable exertion limits to assist other shop personnel in special circumstances.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment.
• High school education is desired but not mandatory.