Brake Press Operator I: Precision Metal Bending

Air Distribution Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Limited is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate metal forming equipment. You will align dies in the ram and bed, secure dies with clamps, and adjust ram pressure to achieve proper clearances for metal workpieces.

Responsibilities include laying out layouts from blueprints, positioning parts, and starting the machine to bend metal. You will verify final dimensions and perform multiple operations as needed.

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.

Job description

Air Distribution Limited is seeking a skilled machinist to set up and operate metal forming equipment. You will align dies in the ram and bed, secure dies with clamps, and adjust ram pressure to achieve proper clearances for metal workpieces.

Responsibilities include laying out layouts from blueprints, positioning parts, and starting the machine to bend metal. You will verify final dimensions and perform multiple operations as needed.