Brake Press Operator

All medical and dental benefit premiums are paid 100% by the company for full time employees and families!

POSITION SUMMARY
The Brake Press Operator will primarily be involved with the setup and operation of a CNC brake press for metal fabrication. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Knowledge and hands-on operation and set up of CNC brake press for metal fabrication.
• Set up and operate machines as required to manufacture parts specific Graepel parts.
• Analyze work orders, parts, and blueprints.
• Check parts throughout the production run, using company supplied measuring equipment to monitor quality and repeatability of processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of metal fabrication process and concepts.
• Setup metal fabrication machinery and other production necessities to produce "0 defect" parts.
• Accurately complete work orders with correct quantities of good and defective parts.
• Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:     

• High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.

Experience:    

• Ability to use Direct read measuring devices required.
• Ability to read blue prints and understand functionality of parts and their components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication management and/or operations of low and mid-sized volume metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands                                                                              Lift/Carry

Stand                                      F (Frequently)                                     10 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Walk                                        F (Frequently)                                     11-20 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Sit                                            O (Occasionally)                                 21-50 lbs                     F (Frequently)

Handling/Fingering                C (Constantly)                                     51-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward                       F (Frequently)                                     Over 100 lbs               O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder           F (Frequently)                                     Push/Pull

Climb                                      O (Occasionally)                                 12 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Crawl                                       O (Occasionally)                                 13-25 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel                        F (Frequently)                                     26-40 lbs                     F (Frequently)            

Bend                                       F (Frequently)                                     41-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)         Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)             Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)            Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception

Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)

Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc)