Press Brake Setup/Operator

Job Title: Production Set-Up Reports To: Department Manager / Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department(s): Press Brake

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The responsibilities of production set up include but are not limited to the set up and operation of press brake machines including the CNC requirements as specified by work orders, drawings, templates, samples, or verbal instructions. Assists with training, coaching, and instructing machine operators for the fabrication of steel parts. Establishes requirements for meeting productivity and quality goals as required by company policies.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Set up machines with proper dies, or fixtures, and machine setting to ensure integrity of parts.
• Utilizes press brake machines according to specifications and with employee safety as the primary concern.
• Ensures and verifies quality of fabricated parts by using samples, drawings proper measuring tools.
• Plans sequence of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of metal.
• Understands metal bending techniques and industry best-practices.
• Provides input to enhance existing production methods.
• Works independently with minimum supervision and/or willing to work in a team environment, which may include working on projects and/or equipment that is outside of original job scope.
• Recommends hiring and releasing of production personnel.
• Conducts training, coaching, and development of team members.
• Continually strives to meet Midland Metal Products employment standards, policies, and regulations.
• Assists with other departments when necessary.
• Maintains awareness of, and continually practices, safe work habits.
• Maintains an organized and clean work area.
• Works overtime when needed. (Nine or more hours per day, with occasional weekends.)
• Able to work in a variety of temperature conditions.
• Maintains accurate records, both paper and electronic, related to incoming and outgoing materials, job orders, shipping tags, etc.
• Continually updates knowledge of fabricating equipment and forming industry standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
• Attend company-sponsored training as required (i.e. external, in-house, web/computer based, etc.)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Training: High school diploma or GED and technical training preferred.

Experience:

- 1 year(s) of previous press brake set-up skill, knowledge, and experience preferred.

- Must have proven abilities in communication, organization, setting priorities.

- Experience with process improvement methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

- Ideal candidate is hands-on, has a strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys problem-solving, and is capable of successfully managing a team of diverse employees.

- Familiarity with PCs, CNC machines, in-house software, and Cincinnati Milacron press brake equipment.

- Prior mechanical training or background. Strong mechanical aptitude

Knowledge and Skills:

- US Citizen or Resident Alien Card

- Speaks English and/or bi-lingual Spanish/English

- Knowledge of manufacturing technology, machinery, principals, and practices.

- Familiarity with standard tools and units of measurement

- Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions.)

- Ability to foster a close working relationship with team members and management

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Self-starter, high-energy, leader.

- Good understanding of mechanical and standardized processes.

- Ability to use problem solving methods and techniques to successfully and efficiently resolve problems.

- Well organized. Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines with strong follow through.

- Unlimited or unimpaired ability to walk, bend, stoop, and climb. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

- Capacity to work as a member of a team or by oneself to achieve desired results.

- Be able to safely operate a variety of stationary or portable hand and power tools.

- Ability to read, comprehend and utilize work orders, prints, CAD/technical drawings, labor reports, and any numerical data related to effectively managing department outcomes.

- Understanding of piece rate incentive.

- Ability to use a Personal Computer to manipulate Global Shop software data related to job scheduling, job tracking, labor and time/attendance data.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Seeing: Must be able to read reports, use computer, see in dimly lit/confined spaces, read a tape measure or other measuring device.

Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, identify machine sounds.

Standing/Walking

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing

Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work required for this position is to be performed on-site. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

• Heated during winter
• Ventilated during summer (factory, BAF, Exhaust fans, Open exhaust manifolds)
• Safe & Visual Factory
• Key-Code Access restrictions
• Work On-site
• Three breaks:
• (1) 30-minute unpaid Lunch
• (2) 15-minute paid breaks
• Cafeteria for breaks and lunches (air conditioned and heated)
• Vending
• Shopfloor restrooms maintained daily.
• Daily factory floor cleaning in aisles, during lunch.
• Staggered lunches.
• PPE Provided for manufacturing processes.

BENEFITS:

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• CNC Set Up: 2 years (Required)
• Press brake machine: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hammond, IN 46320 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hammond, IN 46320: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20