Job Description

Brake Press operator

Faribault, MN

1st Shift

$25 an hour

**Job Duties: **

• Machine Setup: Prepare and set up the press brake machine by loading the appropriate tooling, dies, and materials. Ensure the machine is correctly calibrated and aligned for accurate bending operations.
• Material Handling: Position and align sheet metal or other materials on the press brake bed, ensuring proper placement for precise bending.
• Bending Operations: Operate the press brake machine to bend or form materials as per engineering drawings and specifications. This includes selecting the appropriate tooling, adjusting machine settings, and monitoring the bending process.
• Quality Control: Regularly inspect bent components to verify dimensional accuracy and quality, using measuring instruments such as calipers and gauges.
• Tool Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on press brake tooling, ensuring they are in good condition and replacing them when necessary.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve minor issues or deviations that may occur during the bending process, such as material inconsistencies or machine malfunctions.

**Basic Qualifications: **

• 2 years’ experience in machine operation or mechanical ability and aptitude to understand how manufacturing equipment works together in a line to produce high quality products.
• 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or have general knowledge of metalworking, bending and tooling.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend plant directives written in English.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Material Handler Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Press Brake