Press Brake Operator

Responsible for providing daily direction to a small team of associates with the support of Team Leader. Serves as the first level within the leadership team structure and is central to the operation of the facility.

• Programs from blueprints Bend/Brake CNC Pacific and/or LVD 320 tons, 850 tons, and 1500 tons machines to processing armor/steel plates.
• Accountable for the safety and wellbeing of the associates assigned to her/his team.
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of the 5S housekeeping system within their assigned work cell(s).
• Accountable for delivering a product that meets the customer's (external or internal) specification.
• Responsible for providing training to the associates that is specific to the work instructions for the product being manufactured.
• Accountable for delivering the required product to the customer (external or internal) on time. A 100% on time delivery rating is the expectation.
• Promotes teamwork within department.
• Troubleshoot and determine corrective action for machinery when necessary.
• Working knowledge of all subordinate positions in order to fill in when needed.
• Ensures all documentation are completed accurately and are turned in on time. In the event that this task is delegated, Supervisor must ensure that the task is completed.
• Provides direction and assistance in ISO 9001 related activities.

• Prefers a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Must have 3 - 5 years of CNC Press Brake programming from blueprints experience in the steel fabrication or processing industry.
• Must be able to be certified for forklift and crane operations and maintain this certification annually.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with outside sources in written and verbal formats.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and maneuver 200lbs independently.
• Must be able to read blueprints.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED minimum requirement. Must have experience operating a press brake.