Press Brake Operator - Weekdays

Purpose:

The Press Brake Operator is responsible for fabricating products in his or her area of responsibility according to client and employer specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure work is performed following all safety protocols while using proper safety equipment
• Follow all procedures, work instructions, and print requirements to ensure accurate quality parts are produced to meet customer expectations
• Provide troubleshooting and process improvement ideas to ensure continuous growth of the department
• Meet all pertinent KPI standards
• Understand and interpret blueprints, product drawings, and specifications
• Complete routine machine maintenance as needed
• Perform tasks such as selecting operating programs from the database and selecting and mounting fixtures
• Comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule
• Any other tasks as assigned by Wald Wire Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of metal fabrication operations, capabilities, and equipment
• Ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and demonstrate adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Troubleshooting and process improvement
• Ability to understand mechanical issues
• Ability to pass expected certifications
• Ability to read and use measurement tools

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Post-secondary education in fabrication preferred
• Prior experience with metal fabrication operations and equipment
• Understand and interpret blueprints, product drawings, and specifications
• Basic mathematical skills
• Communicate information accurately
• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee must frequently use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee must periodically walk, stoop, crouch, bend, and reach above the shoulders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Temperatures can vary from cool to warm, depending on the season. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24