First Shift Brake Press Operator

The Brake Press Operator will set up and operate metal equipment including CNC press brake and other related equipment to manufacture sheet metal, copper, Lexan, and Formex products according to work order and specifications.

• Performs all activities in a safe manner always utilizing required PPE.
• Sets up and operates equipment that forms sheet metal according to work order, blueprints, and specifications.
• Verifies all parts meet requirements through standard inspection practices.
• Maintains machinery through TPM practices.
• Maintains documentation as required.
• Repairs damaged sheet metal if cost effective.
• Reworks sheet metal to latest revisions, variances, or engineering changes if cost effective.
• Complies with company’s performance and conduct policies.
• Maintains regular work attendance.
• Starts, stops, and sets up press brake machines in a safe manner.
• Maintains 6S (sort, set, shine, standardize, sustain, safety) standards in all work stations.
• Runs secondary machines as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of tool selection based on part being manufactured.
• Knowledge of calculating flat sizes using material bend allowance.
• Basic math skills (ex. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fraction decimal equivalents).