Press Brake Machine Operator

Job Description:

The Press Brake Setter/Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks of setting up and operating press brake machinery to shape and form metal components. This includes reading and interpreting blueprints, adjusting machine settings, and ensuring accurate and precise bending of metal materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all production die and tooling inventories for press brakes and stamping presses.
• Install, set, and adjust dies and toolings for press brakes and stamping presses.
• Ensure all buttons and punches remain sharpened, ??????????maintained, and readily available for production.
• Coordinate with production and scheduling for all settup, changeover, and maintenance requirments.
• Coordinate with maintenance for all related ??????????responsibilities.
• Load equipment with raw material using a forklift and manual lifting to prepare the equipment for an accurate cut or bend.
• Fabricate parts based on drawings, designs, or samples, recommending design changes and improvements when necessary.
• Measure material before/after cutting to ensure ??????????compliance with customer specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance as needed.
• Study specifications, visualize products, compute ??????????dimensions, and plan layout and assembly operations.
• Coordinate efforts with team members to meet proposed timelines.
• Finalize machining processes and approve for short and long-run production.
• Complete assigned duties in accordance with safety ??????????policies and practices. This regards to individual safety, the safety of other employees, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
• Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
• Perform various work activities, including pulling, lifting, twisting, and working in confined spaces or on elevated ??????????platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, lead person or management.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years experience setting dies and tooling for press brakes.
• 5 yrs experience in maintaining die and tooling inventories.
• Knowledge of metalworking and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Attention to detail and precision in metal component bending.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and practices.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas industries, Energy and Power Sector, or Heavy Engineering Projects is a plus.
• Relevant certifications or training in press brake ??????????operations.
  
  

$ 30.0/hr

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