Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

KCC Companies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

9 Paid Holidays

Bonuses

Pay raise

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Vacation

ESOP

Shoe voucher

Job summary

KCC Companies in Louisville, KY is seeking a Brake Press Operator to set up and operate a brake press, bending sheet metal to drawings and tolerances. You will read blueprints, verify dimensions with protractors and calipers, and perform routine maintenance while following safety procedures.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, ESOP, daily pay options, and opportunities for quarterly bonuses. Join a dedicated team focused on quality and safety in HVAC fabrication.

Qualifications

• Metal forming training/apprenticeship.
• Ability to use common measuring equipment for sheet metal.
• Read part drawings and tolerance requirements.
• Commitment to safety and clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate brake press to bend sheet metal per drawings.
• Use measuring devices to verify accuracy of work.
• Read drawings to understand tolerances.
• Program the CNC press brake and perform daily machine maintenance.
• Maintain safe operation of press brake and tooling.
• Report problems to Team Leader and assist maintenance as needed.
• May obtain forklift license and support continuous improvements.

Skills

Brake press operation

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Tools

CNC programming

Machining know-how

Job description

Position:Brake Press Operator (Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Location: Louisville, KY

Job Id:2411

# 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.

Addition 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

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