3rd Shift Brake Press Operator (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Kekoskee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator to join a just-in-time fabrication shop. The role involves daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC press brakes with occasional helper duties on key work or other machines.

You will load, align, and secure tooling, read work orders, and ensure quality and safety throughout production. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, basic blueprint reading, shop math, and experience with measuring

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Overhead crane experience is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to implement or respond to change.
• Work efficiently and on time; multi-task as required.
• Attention to detail and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some supervision.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations.
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions using gauges and hand tools.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, or fixtures in machines.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components.
• Plan sequences of operations considering material properties.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables using hoists or cranes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Blueprints

Shop math

Precision measurement

Problem solving

Forklift

Multi-tasking

Safety

Tools

Gauges

Templates

Calipers

Feeler gauges

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Brake Press Manager this role is primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of Cincinnati and Amada hydraulic CNC controlled press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop with some assistance provided. The Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Safely operate a forklift to handle materials and completed work.
• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Read work orders or production schedules to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, locations of cutting lines, or dimensions and tolerances.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of physical properties of workpiece materials.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Place workpieces on cutting tables, manually or using hoists, cranes, or sledges.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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