Brake Press Operator — Precision & Setup Expert

ANCHOR MANUFACTURING ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC; Ohio; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled press brake operator to set up and run a diverse production line. You will interpret drawings, select tooling, and verify dimensions while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities include first-pass and in-process inspections, safety adherence, and documentation in the Plex system. The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Works independently, dependable, and able to work to production rates and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and operate the press brake to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work, including prototype jobs and new and existing production parts.
• Select the proper punch and die tooling and calculate bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings. Measure product dimensions to verify accuracy of machine operation and perform quality inspection of finished product as required by the work order.
• Perform first piece, in-process, and last piece inspection per print and maintain quality assurance records.
• Follow established safety, environmental, and quality policies, procedures, and practices; operate all machinery according to current safety rules.
• Work with minimum supervision and troubleshoot set-up and run issues as they arise.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area; keep machine and tooling in good working order and return all tools and accessories to their proper locations after each run.
• Stay on task within defined work hours to achieve production efficiency and quality goals, and adapt to changing priorities in order to meet customer requirements.
• Work with the supervisor and engineering regarding discrepancies between planned target times and actual set-up and/or run times.
• Process required paperwork according to Standard Operating Procedure.
• Understand the PLEX system: control panel of loading, recording production, scrap, and unloading containers.
• All positions are cross functional; may assist in other manufacturing areas that management deems necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Read micrometers

Read calipers

Tape measure usage

Safe material forming

Independent worker

Tools

Amada press brake

Job description

Anchor Manufacturing Group, Inc. is looking for a skilled press brake operator to set up and run a diverse production line. You will interpret drawings, select tooling, and verify dimensions while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities include first-pass and in-process inspections, safety adherence, and documentation in the Plex system. The role requires independence, reliability, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.