The Beaver Dam facility of Metalcraft is looking for Brake Press Operators.
Brake Press Operators are primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Reporting in to the department manager, the Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.
On the job training is available, little to no experience required.
- Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch press for routine established work.
- Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
- Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
- Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
- Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.
- Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
- Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
- Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
- Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
- Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
- Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
- Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
- Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
- Lubricate workpieces with oil.
- Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
- Mark identifying data on workpieces.
- Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
- Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
- Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
- Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
- Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
- Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
- Ability to use a forklift.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
- Work in an efficient and timely manner
- Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
- Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task
Physical Activity:
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Regularly
Average lbs.
Lift/Carry
X50
Push/Pull
X50
Reach Overhead
XComments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Climb
XSquat/Bend/Kneel
XSit
XStand
XWalk/Move About
XOccasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift
Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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