Job Details

Job Location: Lafayette Steel and Aluminum of Lafayette - Lafayette, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Night Shift

Job Category: General Labor

Description

Job Overview:

Responsible for operation, and maintenance of processing equipment. Responsible for accurately and efficiently producing products to customer requirements and standards provided on the work order. The operator is responsible for completing all equipment safety checks before use.

Punch Press Bender Operator

Punch materials on punch press
Verify quality of product on functional gage, with tape measure and calipers
Operate machine from console panel
Verify tags and material match per work order
Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
Complete inspection reports
Label and package finished product

Bender Operator

Operates machine to bend aluminum structural shapes
Make adjustments during the production run to keep the finished product within specific tolerances
Verify tags and material match per work order
Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
Label and package finished product
Complete inspection reports

Corner Post Operator

Verify tags and material match per work order
Assist with change and setup dies for various parts and materials to be punched
Verify material is dimensionally correct using tape measure, gages, saw if needed
Punch material on a revolution punch press
Replace punches as needed
Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
Complete inspection reports
Label and package finished product

Hinges Operator

Safety checks on all machinery before use
Verify tags and material match per work order
Assist with change and setup dies for various parts and materials to be punched
Verify material is dimensionally correct using tape measure, gages, calipers
Punch material on a revolution punch press and insert correct bearing inserts
Ensure safety guard mechanisms are in place and properly functioning
Verify tags and material match per work order
Adhere completed order tags to all finished material
Label and package finished product
Complete inspection reports

Essential Job Functions:

Process work orders from AX software
Measure materials before and after using tape measures, calipers, and steal squares
Oversee Laborer working on the hoist and handling scrap
Operate machine from the work area
Label and package finished products
Report to supervisor when supplies are low
Run material according to production schedule
Match material tags with work order
Assist with moving material
Inspect machine parts before and after operation
Perform safety check on machine prior to production
Assist in good housekeeping practices – keep work area and walkway clean and free of debris

Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills:

Must have the ability to effectively read a tape measure
Must have the ability to proactively maintain machine
Must have attention to detail
Good math, verbal, mechanical, and analytical skills
Must have the ability to work on a team as well as independently
Basic computer and printer use
Steel square use
Understanding of production procedures
Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition
Physical stamina and strength
Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.), preferred
Prior experience working in manufacturing, preferred
Prior experiences working with AX to process orders, preferred
Prior experience with inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and scales is preferred
Must be able to read and interpret blueprints or mechanical drawings
Must be able to communicate and lead others
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must be able to effectively train others on assigned machine
Must have pride in your work, be very cautious of product appearance, and desire to keep machinery in good working condition
Must have an attitude and an aptitude to find ways to make improvements on job safety, quality, efficiency, and overall improve the work environment
Must be able to work safely, watch out for the safety of others and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent

Work Environment:

The Operator is required to work in manufacturing environment facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.