Brake Operator

MASS Precision, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Tuition

PTO

Discounts on public transport

Job summary

MASS Precision, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a brake press operator to run Amada NC9-EX and LD brake machines, performing setup and quality checks as part of a fast-paced manufacturing team.

This role requires reading drawings, following procedures, practicing 6S, and maintaining a safe, efficient workstation. Shifts include day, swing, and night, with overtime possible as business needs arise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Basic blueprint reading knowledge.
• Brake press experience required.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions.
• Adheres to company and departmental policies.
• Notify leadership on issues with malfunctioning or defective parts.
• Maintain MASS Quality requirements.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by following procedures.
• Practice 6S at all times.
• Operate Amada NC9-EX and LD brake machines, power notcher and roller.
• Coordinate each job with Set-Up to ensure safety, quality and productivity.
• Learn simple set-ups on proven jobs according to standards.
• Safely check tool set-up when taking over a machine.
• Ensure required documents are complete and concise.
• Ensure drawings have correct revision, notes, tolerances, dimensions.
• Monitor cycle times and document productivity.
• Use EPICOR to clock in/out and enter labor data.
• Inspect first parts and maintain QA approvals.
• Participate in CI meetings.

Skills

Brake press operation

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Safety procedures

Calipers & tools

Math basics

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Amada NC9-EX

LD brake machines

EPICOR

Job description

Job Details

Location: San Jose, CA 95131
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any

Under minimal supervision, operates press brakes (RG’s and to potentially learn the HDS and ATC) to produce quality parts. Requires a working knowledge of various processes and operations to meet production requirements. This job description is not necessarily all-inclusive. Other job duties may be assigned, and/or area(s) of focus may change according to business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions.
• Adheres to all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Notify leadership on issues with malfunctioning or defective parts.
• Maintain Customers and MASS Quality requirements.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Practicing 6S at all times.
• Operates Amada NC9-EX and LD brake machines, power notcher and roller.
• Coordinates each job with Set‑Up person to ensure full understanding on machine safety, quality and productivity.
• Ability to learn to do simple set‑ups on proven jobs according to standards.
• Safely check tool set‑up when taking over a machine of each individual job.
• Ensure that documents needed on the job are complete and concise, if not notify supervisor.
• Ensure manufacturing drawings have the correct revision level, notes, tolerances and dimensions.
• Monitor cycle times and calculate PPH. Notify supervisor if times are not correct.
• Accurately use EPICOR to clock in/out, review Job Tracker, enter Labor Notes, Labor activities and correct counts.
• Inspect first part and QA approval, in‑process checks and last part check thoroughly.
• Participate in CI meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Preferred.
• Good reading and writing skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of blueprint reading.
• Must have previous Brake experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Capable of operating/running a single process or machine with minimum assistance and providing limited feedback to management.
• Basic understanding of safety and quality best practices of machine or equipment.
• Basic understanding of hand tools or materials: anything that is used as a tool to do the job and materials can cover metals, plastics or purchased items.
• Basic understanding of inspection process or instruments: standard or job specific. Limited to the task, job or operations they’ve performed.
• Basic math.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow written instructions/MPI’s limited to task, job, operations being performed or have performed in the past.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to commit to flexible schedule and prompt arrival for shifts.
• Ability to be cross trained in other departments to help with unexpectedly high demand.
• Flexible to work in other areas when needed.
• Knowledge of all tools and dies used in a job, set‑ups, troubleshooting and mechanical components of the NC9‑EX and LD machines, alarm codes and control box.
• Able to use calipers, protractors, screw drivers, Allen wrenches and a calculator with trig functions.
• Proven ability to fix tapers on flanges and angle problems on parts.
• Demonstrate good hand/eye coordination.
• Can safely lift 35 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to work days/swing/night as required.
• Willing to work OT when needed.

Work Environment

• Sense of urgency at all times, fast paced, loud noise, climate controlled facility.
• Use of inspection equipment, some deburring tools.
• Noise protection equipment may be required for some processes.
• Lift over 50lb occasionally.
• Eye protection and gloves required at all times.

Hours / Shifts

• FIRST SHIFT: 5AM – 1:30 PM M-F
• SECOND SHIFT: 1:30PM – 10:00 PM M-F
• NIGHT SHIFT: 7:30 PM – 4:00 AM M-F

Salary

DOE

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Tuition
• PTO
• Discounts on public transport