Brake Press Operator (Night & Weekend)

JWF Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JWF Industries, Inc. is seeking a CNC Brake Press operator to set up and run our brake presses across two shifts. The role involves reading blueprints, adjusting machinery, and ensuring parts meet specifications.

The ideal candidate will have HS diploma or GED, with prior brake press experience and the ability to inspect parts using appropriate equipment. The job includes housekeeping, maintenance tasks, and material storage.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a CNC brake press is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to inspect bent parts with inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of different metals is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC brake press per job specs.
• Read job specifications and blueprints to determine adjustments.
• Observe machine operation for defects or malfunctions.
• Measure parts to verify accuracy of operation.
• Remove burrs and clean work pieces.
• Perform basic machine maintenance such as oiling dies and machines.

Skills

Brake Press

Blueprint Reading

Quality Inspection

Metal knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Two shifts available:
5am-5pm Friday-Saturday-Sunday (12-hour shifts)
5pm – 3:15am Monday-Thursday (10-hour shifts)

Job Description

This position is responsible for the daily setup and operation of a CNC Brake Press. The operator will also assist other machine operators with any of their daily duties including area housekeeping, maintenance work, and material storage.

• Reads job specifications and blue prints to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by drawing requirements.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.

High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Previous work experience on a Brake Press is highly preferred
• Ability to inspect bent parts with inspection equipment
• Work requires the demonstrated ability to read drawings
• Knowledge of and ability to identify different types of metals highly preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to have the ability to concentrate and perform responsibilities by maintaining a constant state of focus and mental alertness. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands (including gripping & grasping) and reach with arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee will frequently walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move a minimum of 50 lbs. Specific vision requirements such as color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts with occasional exposure to wet and/ or humid conditions and extreme cold or heat. The employee is at risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.