Brake Press Operator (Beaver Dam)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Town of Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator for the Beaver Dam facility. The role involves setup and operation of hydraulic/punch presses in a just-in-time fabrication shop, with reporting to the department manager.

Shift options include 2nd shift and 3rd shift, with mandatory Saturday or Friday overtime as listed. Safety compliance and accurate data logging are essential to daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have strong reading of blueprints and shop drawings.
• Basic shop math capability is required.
• Competent with dimensional measuring and basic precision tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and multi-task in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Experience with overhead crane operation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate hydraulic or punch presses for routine work.
• Select tooling and set up with guidance from supervisor.
• Load and correctly set up tools with assistance.
• Meet time standards and quality expectations.
• Record time and work completed in the data system.
• Resolve basic manufacturing issues with guidance.
• Report material, production and quality issues.
• Maintain equipment logs and communicate deficiencies.
• Assist in operator-level preventative maintenance.
• Test and adjust machine speeds according to specs.

Skills

Blueprints

Shop math

Measuring tools

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Overview

The Beaver Dam facility of Metalcraft is looking for an experienced Brake Press Operator.

Brake Press Operators are primarily responsible for the daily setup and operation of press brakes in a just-in-time fabrication shop. Reporting to the department manager, the Brake Press Operator may be required to assist other operators as a helper on key work or machines as required.

2nd Shift - 2:30 am - 11:00 pm, M-F & Mandatory Saturdays 5:00 am - 10:00 am

3rd Shift - 10:00 pm - 6:00 am, S-Th & Mandatory Friday 8:00 pm - 1:00 am

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a hydraulic press or punch press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for the job task with setup documents or supervisor/lead assistance.
• Load, install and correctly set up the tools required with some assistance from a supervisor or a lead.
• Perform assigned work to time standards and quality expectations
• Account for time and work completed via online computer data collection system.
• Make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic manufacturing issues or seek assistance.
• Report and document basic material, production and quality control issues.
• Maintain performance log books on assigned area equipment, report deficiencies to the maintenance team.
• Participate in equipment preventative maintenance at the operator level.
• Test and adjust machine speeds or actions, according to product specifications, using gauges and hand tools.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, cutting blades, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, and hand tools.
• Position, align, and secure workpieces against fixtures or stops on machine beds or on dies.
• Position guides, stops, holding blocks, or other fixtures to secure and direct workpieces, using hand tools and measuring devices.
• Lubricate workpieces with oil.
• Set stops on machine beds, change dies, and adjust components, such as rams or power presses, when making multiple or successive passes.
• Mark identifying data on workpieces.
• Hand-form, cut, or finish workpieces, using tools such as table saws, hand sledges, or anvils.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have strong metal press forming and basic fabrication background.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn the use of precision measurement tools.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math.
• Basic ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.
• Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.
• Previous experience with overhead crane use is desired.
• Ability to use a forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.
• Work in an efficient and timely manner
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

X

50

Push/Pull

X

50

Reach Overhead

X

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

X

Squat/Bend/Kneel

X

Sit

X

Stand

X

Walk/Move About

X

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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