Brake Press Operator - 1st Shift

Avalign Technologies, Inc.; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving company committed to innovation in medical device manufacturing as a Brake Press Operator. In this dynamic role, you'll set up and operate brake presses to create custom parts, ensuring precision and quality. With opportunities for career advancement and a supportive team environment, you'll thrive in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real impact in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Temperature Controlled Environment

Employer Funded Life Insurance

Community Involvement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in operating brake press machines.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate brake press to form parts per blueprints.
• Perform quality checks using inspection gauges.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Brake Press Operation

Mathematical Skills

Quality Control

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height Gauges

Job description

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

We are looking for aBrake Press Operatorto join our Greenwood, IN facility. You will set up and operate brake press to form parts in accordance to the blueprint specifications and work instructions.

What You’ll Do:

• Reads and interprets blueprints and work operations sheets to determine appropriate operations to be performed
• Completes forming responsibilities which may include offsets, large radii and standard bends
• Uses inspection gauges such as calipers (both dial and vernier), micrometers, squares, and height gauges to perform quality checks on parts as outlined by AQL and work instructions; reports dimensional problems to supervisor or set-up person.
• Maintains and ensures accurate counts on completed parts and scrapped parts
• Completes production paperwork and makes required entries into company data base
• Maintains tools, measuring instruments, and equipment in a clean and orderly manner
• Reports all equipment problems or malfunctions to supervisor/manager immediately; and maintains clean, orderly and safe work areas at all times.

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make custom products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitudes
• Able to plan and execute plans across teams
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Need:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1 year of related experience and/or training
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Mathematical skills to manage units of measure, fractions, decimals, whole numbers
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and operations sheets to determine set-up and operations to be formed
• Ability to set-up and operate Brake Press machine, input and maintain data in Traverse Manufacturing System
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.