1st Shift Press Brake/Die Setter Operator

Quikserv Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Houston is seeking a Press Brake Operator for their 1st shift team. The ideal candidate will ensure machine functionality and quality production, requiring detailed understanding of drawings and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive pay, great benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great benefits package

Excellent growth opportunities

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience on a press brake or similar machine in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• Must pass a background check as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts for assembly operations.
• Safely perform loading and unloading of sheet metal.
• Inspect products for quality assurance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Innovative thinking

Job description

PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR - 1st Shift

The press brake operator ensures that the machine is set up properly, functioning well, and producing quality products. He or she runs the machine and adjusts it to control the speed, material feed, and path of the cut. The ideal candidate embraces change, is a problem solver, an innovative thinker, and is experienced in prioritizing production runs to ensure that parts are available to meet production demands. Work hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

CORE VALUES:

• Customer Focused (develop relationships, exceed expectations, treat customers like you would like to be treated)
• Respect (employees, customers, suppliers, our brand)
• Teamwork (collaboration, open communication, be passionate and have fun)
• Results Driven (strong will to win; work to standard, not to time)
• Kaizen (continuous improvement; embrace change; don't settle, share ideas)

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay
• Great benefits package
• Excellent growth opportunities
• Great work/life balance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Produce parts for assembly operations.
• Safely perform loading and unloading of sheet metal. Change tools and select required machine programs.
• Set presses and fixtures
• Load coils of sheet metal onto the presses
• Load stamping dies onto the presses
• Inspect products for quality assurance
• Use precision measuring tools, such as micrometers and calipers, to ensure products are made to specification
• Work safely utilizing proper protective equipment and following all safety procedures. Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow all inventory control procedures.
• Learn other appropriate job functions and serve as backup when necessary.
• Assist with machine preventive maintenance using proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Meet or exceed productivity per company standards.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years experience on a press brake or similar machine in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Amada is a plus.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing or continuous improvement manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Attention to detail.
• Must pass a background check as well as pre-employment physical and drug screen.