Press Brake Operator I

Description

Job Title                     Brake Press Operator - Level 1

Department               Metals Department

Reports To                 Department Manager

SUMMARY

       The Brake Press Operator will be responsible for the setting up, forming, inspecting, labeling, and sorting of parts at the same time in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The position may require on and off-site training and assume additional duties as assigned. The successful incumbent will be detail oriented, and able to follow instruction from leads and management along with being able to work well alone or in a team setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to be trained to read and understand blue print specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Acknowledge measurement guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, template, or blue

prints as coordinated by set-up personnel.

• Lean how to operate foot powered press, hydraulic press, and roof panel roller according to specifications.
• Sets stops on machine bed, changes dies and adjusts ram components.
• Installs, aligns and secures holding fixtures and dies to machine bed and ram using gauges, templates and hand tools.
• Position work piece against stops or aligns layout marks with die or blade.
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine.
• Inspects parts in process or finished parts for deviations or material defects and report all

non-conformance to Department Manager or Area Leader.

• Measure work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation using calipers, angle gauges, protractors and tape measures.
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Clean work area, machines, tools and equipment and perform other routine duties as assigned.
• Responsible for quality of product that is produced off machine they operate.
• Responsible for keeping inventory count correct.
• Responsible for accurate labor scanning in and out of jobs.
• Attendance and dependability are essential job functions, you must accurately complete the daily duties

assigned.

• Transfer to other areas when needed or as work requires, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Able to operate the Brake Press using safe practices and procedures.

LICENSES

Must be able to pass a forklift certification test and drive a forklift.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability

required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS                                                     

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to Three years Brake Press experience preferred.
• Prior experience with setup on Amada Brake Presses preferred.   
• ShurCo will provide On and Off-site training as needed.                                                   
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  
• Able to work alone or in a team setting.
• Self -motivated to stay on task without continuous supervision.                                                                                 

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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle,
• or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, oil and lubricants.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
• PPE to be utilized as required.

Qualifications