Brake Press Operator - 2nd Shift, Precision Metal Bending

Air Distribution Limited; Alabama; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Limited in Geneva, AL is seeking a metal forming machine operator to set up dies, align components, and run presses to bend metal according to blueprints. This role involves precise alignment, clamp bar fastening, and maintaining dimensional accuracy on each part.

You will verify workpiece dimensions, adjust ram pressure and die clearance, and reposition stock for multiple operations, with travel to Geneva, AL as required. On-site position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, positions, and aligns dies in machine ram and bed.
• Turns setscrews or bolts to fasten clamp bar that holds dies in position.
• Turns adjustment screws to set specified pressure of ram and clearance between dies to thickness of metal.
• Lays out or details layout on work stock from blueprints or templates.
• Positions workpiece to align layout marks or to backstop.
• Starts machine to lower ram or depresses pedal to activate ram that bends metal.
• Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stock to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations.
• Verifies dimensions of workpiece.
• Other duties may be assigned

Job description

Air Distribution Limited in Geneva, AL is seeking a metal forming machine operator to set up dies, align components, and run presses to bend metal according to blueprints. This role involves precise alignment, clamp bar fastening, and maintaining dimensional accuracy on each part.

You will verify workpiece dimensions, adjust ram pressure and die clearance, and reposition stock for multiple operations, with travel to Geneva, AL as required. On-site position.