Brake Press Operator 1st Shift

Dayforce; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayforce is seeking an entry-level Brake Press Operator Level I in Lynchburg, VA. The role involves performing production work in a manufacturing environment, starting up and stopping equipment, operating brake press machinery, and following daily maintenance and quality procedures.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and good communication skills, and are willing to train on the job.

Qualifications

• Entry level – will train.
• Basic math and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work environment and use of PPE.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on machine.
• Gain knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
• Inform management or leads of defects for prompt response.
• Start up and stop equipment.
• Perform routine operations related to the Brake Press equipment.
• Familiarize yourself with tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Clean production area and keep it organized.
• Load and unload items from machines and carts.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Ensure conformance to specifications and mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on conveyor belts for further processing.
• Scrap non-conforming material when needed.
• Read and interpret gauges and record data.
• Log into and out of jobs using Epicor ERP.
• Follow instructions from team lead/management.

Skills

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements for Brake Press Operator Level I employee performing in the brake press classifications. Responsible for performing production work in the factory environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e., use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc.).
• Performs daily Preventive maintenance on machine.
• Gain knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to quality department specifications.
• Inform management or leads of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Start up and stop equipment.

• Perform routine operations related to the Press Brake equipment.

• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris).
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment on conveyor belt/tables/baskets/totes for further processing.
• Properly scrap non-conforming material (set up parts).
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Record data.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
• Take instructions from the team lead/management/supervisory personnel.

• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels.
• Assemble components accurately, thoroughly, and quickly to approved specifications.
• Read and interpret project plans, blueprints and other written instructions and diagrams to perform task at hand.
• Conserve resources whenever possible to ensure budgetary integrity and client satisfaction.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, GED or equivalency.

Basic math and communication skills required.

Entry level - will train.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs. Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.