Brake Press Operator (2nd Shift)

Ameristar Manufacturing, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance after 60 days

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ameristar Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Brake Press Operator to operate equipment for work orders in a safe and productive manner. The role requires effective interaction with management and coworkers while ensuring product quality. Hours are second shift, with the potential for overtime.

Qualifications include knowledge in press brake equipment setup, blueprint understanding, and mechanical troubleshooting skills. Benefits include health insurance, 401k match, and a growing company culture.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in setup and operation of press brake equipment.
• Ability to assist others with equipment operating problems.
• Ensure proper maintenance and preventive maintenance of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment for work orders safely and productively.
• Ensures product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Follows all safety steps and procedures for equipment operation.

Skills

Knowledge in setup and operation of press brake equipment

Understanding of blueprint dimensions and mechanical drawings

Ability to interact effectively with management and coworkers

Mechanical skills in troubleshooting equipment

Job description

About Us

We are a full‑service metal manufacturing company that was founded in 1908. Our capabilities include stamping, precision laser jet and waterjet cutting, welding and assembly, short run stamping and long run stamping. We are dedicated to our people, processes, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Brake Press Operator will operate assigned equipment for work orders in a safe and productive manner at the discretion of the department lead. If you’re a team player with an enthusiastic and positive attitude, we’d like to meet you! Second shift hours are 3:45 p.m. – 1:45 a.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Insert and remove metal material in a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure product meets or exceeds customer specifications.
• Review work orders and follow process specifications to avoid costly errors.
• Follow all safety steps and procedures to ensure safe equipment operation.
• May include standing or sitting, operating other hand tools including sanders, grinders, and forklifts upon completion of training.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge in setup and operation of press brake equipment, advanced understanding of blueprint dimensions and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to interact effectively with management and coworkers; assist others with equipment operating problems; understand and follow job routing instructions; knowledge of fixtures, tools, and gauges to measure tolerances and mechanical skills in troubleshooting equipment to produce parts to print.
• Ensure proper maintenance and preventive maintenance of equipment; unreadable or print issues take to Q.C.

Benefits Offered

• 401k Match
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance after 60 days
• Health Savings Account
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Growing Company Culture and more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.