Job Description

Job Title:  Press Brake Operator

Wage Range:  Hourly

Department:  Manufacturing

Reports to:  Production Manager

Job Summary:

The Press Brake Operator will use a press brake to bend, shape cut or manipulate sheet or plate metal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  (Other duties may be assigned):

• Operates a press brake to manufacture tools, equipment, and other components from sheet metal or metal plates.
• Prepares, sets up, and adjusts press brake as required by product plans and production schedules.
• Ensures that there are sufficient raw materials available.
• Measures and aligns materials to be used.
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Performs routine maintenance on the press brake with the assistance of the Automation Tech. 
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• A background in metal fabrication and manufacturing
• Ability to read and assemble parts according to production manuals and engineering schematics
• Proficient in the use of a variety of hand tools and hand-held power tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Smart and exceptional organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Knowledge of various production applications

• At least one year of experience in metal fabrication or related work preferred.