Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

KCC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

9 Paid Holidays

Quarterly bonuses

401K

Vacation time

ESOP

Safety shoe voucher

Health/Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

KCC Companies in Louisville, KY is seeking a Brake Press Operator to set up and run a CNC brake press, bending sheet metal to drawing specifications. You will read drawings and verify tolerances using measuring devices such as protractors, calipers, and micrometers.

The role requires attention to safety and the ability to stand for extended periods. Competitive benefits and ESOP are part of the offering.

Qualifications

• Metal forming training/apprenticeship.
• Must be able to use common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
• Ability to read part drawings and understand tolerances.
• Experience with safety protocols around heavy machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up press brake tooling and program operation.
• Operate brake press to bend sheet metal per drawings.
• Use measuring devices to verify part accuracy.
• Perform daily machine and tooling maintenance.
• Maintain safe work area and follow safety policies.

Skills

Measuring equipment

Basic metal forming

Safety awareness

Education

Metal forming training/apprenticeship

Tools

Protractor

Vernier calipers

Micrometer

Thickness gauge

Machinist square

Job description

Position:Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Id:2414

# of Openings:1

Brake Press Operator

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).

Our Mission

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

Benefits

We Now offer: DailyPay!
"Work Today, Get Paid Today!"

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Quarterly bonuses
• Quarterly rate increase
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance, and other Ancillary coverages
• 401K
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Safety Shoe Voucher Program

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 Functions

• Receives work instructions, prints and routers for the job.
• Utilize measuring 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 Team Leader.
• 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.

Safety/Physical requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• 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.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER