Brake Press Operator - Weekend Shift

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Florida is seeking a Brake Press Operator for a full-time role. The operator will be responsible for operating brake presses and related equipment, ensuring quality and safety standards during the operation. Candidates must have high school education, numeracy skills, and experience with reading blueprints. The position requires an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and involves physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and engineered drawings.
• Experience with SAP system.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate various brake presses and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety Awareness

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Precision-measuring instruments

Job description

Role/Purpose:

The Brake Press Operator (F/S/S 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) is responsible for the Brake Press, uses brake presses and miscellaneous equipment to create, shape and customize materials into a variety of forms as dictated by mechanical prints while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads blueprints from designers and engineers.
• Runs bend and forming operations using standard dies.
• Operates Manual Box Brake, Slip Roller and GMC Power Roller.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Follows the work schedule as assigned, ability to layout the correct priorities for the work scheduled.
• Ensure all parts produced is confirmed in SAP, tagged and stagged in proper locations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Performs Quality at The Source checks on made parts.
• Accurately records actual labor estimates on all production orders.
• Keeps work area(s) clean and organized to 5S standards.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Numeracy skills (press brake tonnage, nominal pressure, bending moment and bending force).
• Checks height, depth and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges and other precision‑measuring instruments.
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints and engineered drawings.
• Ability to load and unload machines with various types of materials.
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve.
• SAP system experience.
• Basic Lean Manufacturing understanding.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to perform duties using imperial and metric measurements.
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Basic setup knowledge.
• Detail oriented.
• Dexterity, good hand and eye coordination.
• Safety Awareness.

Overtime:

Overtime May Be Required Based on Business Needs.

Minimum Education / Experience Required:

• High school or equivalent.