Brake Press Operator 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

KCC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work Today, Get Paid Today

9 Paid Holidays

Quarterly bonuses

Quarterly rate increase

Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

401K Company Match

Monthly Accrued Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

KCC Companies in Louisville, KY is seeking a skilled Brake Press Operator to set up and operate a CNC press brake, bending sheet metal to drawings. You will read prints, use precision measuring tools, and maintain equipment.

This hands-on role requires safety awareness, ability to lift 50 lbs, and the capacity to work extended hours. ESOP company with benefits such as paid holidays and 401K match.

Qualifications

• Metal forming training or apprenticeship completed.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
• Experience with brake press and tooling is preferred.
• Must read drawings and understand tolerance requirements.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications.
• Read work instructions, prints and routers for the job.
• Use measuring devices to verify part accuracy.
• Program CNC press brake and adjust tooling.
• Maintain machine and tooling daily and ensure safety.
• May obtain forklift license.
• Report problems to Team Leader.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Assist maintenance with repairs.
• Recommend improvements to drawings and tooling.

Skills

Brake press operation

Sheet metal measuring

Safety awareness

Lifting 50 lbs capability

Reading drawings

Education

Metal forming training/apprenticeship

1+ Year Brake Press experience

Tools

Protractor

Vernier calipers

Micrometer

Job description

KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

Benefits:

• We Now offer:DailyPay!
• Work Today, Get Paid Today!
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increase
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401K Company Match
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistant Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Summary:

Set-up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal to drawing specifications. Must be capable of utilizing common measurement devices to check part compliance to specifications.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Receives work instructions, prints and routers for the job.
• Utilize mesuring devices such as protractor, vernier calipers, micrometer, thickness gage, machinist square, etc. to check and verify accuracy of work.
• Knowledge of press brake operation and material limitations.
• Performs operator daily maintenance of machine and tooling as required.
• Knowledge of press brake tooling and tooling applications.
• Shall be responsible for setting up press brake tooling.
• Shall be responsible for programming the operation of a CNC press brake.
• Thorough understanding of press brake and heavy machinery safety.
• Thorough understanding of sheet metal handling safety.
• Capable of reading part drawings and understanding tolerance requirements.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds without the use of lifting equipment.
• Capable of setting ram pressure and adjustment to assure correct die clearance due to metal thickness as indicated by measurement devices.
• Must be capable of understanding and operating press brake controls and can stand for extended periods of time.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May be required to obtain a fork truck drivers' license.
• Reporting machine and tooling problems to Team Leader.
• May be required to assist maintenance in the repair of press brake.
• Maintenance and safeguarding personal protective equipment. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Stopping unsafe acts.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and Team Leader(s).
• Recommend drawing changes, equipment changes or improvements, reduce setup time and tooling costs

Qualifications:

• Metal forming training/apprenticeship
• Must be capable of using common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
• Work involves varying degrees of precision and control where damage could be caused by lack of required skills.
• Accident hazards can involve lifting injuries, cuts, electrical shock, and in severe cases, amputation. The work area must be examined before and monitored during work to maintain a clean and safe environment to prevent injury to self and others.
• 1+ Year Brake Press experience required

Safety/Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work on ladders or step stools
• Requires bending, stooping and standing.
• Must be able to stand from six (6) to eight (8) hours per day. (Overtime may extend time period.)
• Good visual and spatial perception.
• Follow established safety policies including, but not limited to, mobile equipment, PPE, emergency response, HAZCOM, first-aid response, etc.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time with or without warning.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For any questions you can contact:
Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist – [e-mail] – 502-493-5848
Laura Zoghbi – Recruiting Coordinator – [e-mail] – 502-493-5859