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

Night and weekend shifts