Press Break Operator Lead

Position Summary:

This is an hourly productive position with time allocations expected to be 70% or more direct and 30% or less indirect. This position oversees the daily activities of the press brake production and performs typical press brake operations to produce finished goods and support the assembly departments.

Pay: $20.00 (negotiable based on experience)

7:00am-3:30pm

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

·       Utilizes the Work Center Dispatch Report in due date order to coordinate workflow scheduling. Exceptions will be communicated by production control or operations manager.

·       Assists the Press Brake Operators with set-ups, questions and workload responsibilities.

·       Ensure that operators are adequately trained and equipped so that work can be performed in a safe,

productive and cost-effective manner..

·       Keep Operations Manager advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to

work assignments.

·       Work with Engineering on first articles, new projects, etc.

·       Must be able to read and interpret drawings, follow routers and use simple math to perform basic

calculations.

·       Must be able to operate, install tooling and set-up mechanical or pneumatic press brakes.

·       Must be able to perform visual inspection and dimensional inspection using calipers and basic

measuring tools.

·       Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.

·       Update computer records and paperwork in accordance with production requirements.

·       Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on press brake as required.

·       Maintain work area in clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures.

·       Must have a working command of the English language, and be able to communicate orally and in

writing.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the department, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other department members.

• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key: Rarely – 1 to 3% of day, Occasionally – 4 to 25% of day, Frequently – 26 to 70% of day, Continuously – 71 to 100% of day (Based on a 10 hour work day.)

·       Sits occasionally up to 2.5 hours a day.

·       Stands frequently up to 7 hours a day.

·       Walk occasionally up to 2.5 hours a day.

·       Bend/stoop occasionally up to 2.5 hours a day.

·       Reach above occasionally up to 2.5 hours a day.

·       Drive, use of foot controls occasionally up to 2.5 hours a day.

·       Pushing/Pulling frequently up to 7 hours a day.

·       Fine manipulation rarely.

·       Grip frequently up to 7 hours a day for tool use and parts handling.

·       Balance continuously up to 10 hours a day - working around machines and equipment.

·       Lift/Carry parts ranging from 0 lb. – 10 lbs. continuously up to 10 hours a day.

·       Lift/Carry parts ranging from 10 lbs. – 20 lbs. frequently up to 7 hours a day.

·       Lift/Carry parts ranging from 20 lbs. – 50 lbs. occasionally up to 2.50 hours a day.

·       Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and

ability to adjust focus. QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Ability to perform essential duties

·       High school education or GED

·       Minimum of ten years of press brake experience