Brake Press Operator - Weekend

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

EK in Wisconsin seeks a skilled CNC Brake Press operator to read blueprints, select appropriate tooling, set up, adjust, and run a wide range of parts with precision. You will calculate bend allowances for various materials, operate the brake press for prototypes and production orders, and write setup sheets while understanding advanced programming functions.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience and/or a certificate from a college or technical school, along with a high school

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school.
• Minimum 3-5 years related experience and/or training.
• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses.
• Selects proper punch and die tooling.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school; minimum 3-5 years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job description

Summary

Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Calculates bend allowances for various material types and thicknesses.
• Selects proper punch and die tooling.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.
• Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.
• Writes set-up sheets and understands advanced programming functions.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; minimum 3-5 years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization in small groups or one-on-one.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.