Press Brake Set-up II - 1st Shift

Description

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Press Brake Set Up II to perform a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, for production or assembly processes.? May also assign personnel to various duties. May serve as a Lead in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs set-up duties to prepare brake machines and processes, for production or assembly
• Installs, adjusts, changes, and aligns tooling and equipment, to prepare for production operations
• Works from schedules and instructions to analyze machines, process problems, and/or determine solutions
• Monitors processes and recommends improvements to increase productivity and assure quality
• Uses precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
• Assures that all materials are available at machines and workstations
• Assures proper quality during all phases of production. This includes, but is not limited to, materials and packaging. a variety of duties to set-up and adjust specialized tooling and equipment on brake machines, to prepare them Operates the brake machine to assemble sheets, and bend and form metal, in a consistent manner in accordance with customer specification(s) by:
• Placing parts on a die
• Adjusting to ensure proper placement on a consistent basis
• Ensuring that angles and dimensions are correct
• Ensuring the proper sequence of process and required quantity of output
• Make minor adjustments and clear alarms
• Read blueprints
• Understand the assembly process and the movement of completed components
• Uses safety straps, machine guards, and/or laser guards, and maintains a ¼-inch gap to ensure safe machine operation
• Uses precision measuring tools, such as a caliper, height gauge, and/or other precision measuring tools on a continuous basis to verify the accuracy of formed products, based on AQL frequency
• Ensures that all materials are available at machines and workstations and are of proper quality during all phases of production. This includes but is not limited to materials and packaging
• Assures efficient production through all phases of their area of production
• Executes proper inspection methods to receive approval to start a job and make periodic quality checks of product to ensure that quality standards are met.? Also assist operators with, and train them in, the proper techniques of product inspection
• Assist in maintaining equipment and keeping work areas clean and orderly
• Instructs and assists operators and other workers in machine operation, process setup, quality standards, and process documentation
• Assists operators with measuring, blueprint-reading, and minor adjustments
• Report and prevent equipment and process malfunctions, material discrepancies, and documentation errors
• Works within his/her area to assure production flows in an efficient manner. This includes planning for smooth transition to the next schedule job for their area
• Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• May perform the duties of Brake Operator I or Brake Operator II, as necessary
• May train new employees, provide work instruction, and answer questions in the absence of a lead or supervisor
  
  

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Set Up assigned department machines and complete processes to company specifications on a consistent basis, to be operator-ready with minimal adjustments required and minimal scrap
• Understand the assembly and machine operations process and the movement of completed component
• Produce a high-quality product according to required specifications on a consistent basis
• Produce the required quantity of product according to required output specifications
• Use computers as required
• Use measuring tools as required
• Read and understand Blueprints
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely
• Operate all hand tools, machines and equipment successfully as required and with minimal supervision
• Work as a productive team member who contributes to the organizations’ success
• Handle fast-paced work
• Demonstrate the ability to take initiative to see tasks that are needed and complete them without being instructed to do so by supervisors or lead personnel
• Demonstrate dependability with good attendance
  
  

EDUCATION

• High School diploma
  
  

LOCATION

• Onsite
  
  

SCHEDULE

• M-T; 7am - 5:30pm
  
  

Total Compensation Includes

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
  
  

About Us

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.