CNC Brake Press Operator

WET Design; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WET Design in Sun Valley, CA is seeking a CNC Brake Press Operator to join our metal shop. This role executes production from drawing to shipment, operating Trumpf CNC Break Press machines and fabricating sheet metal components per engineering drawings.

Responsibilities include setting up machines, selecting materials, managing inventory, and participating in continuous improvement activities. Candidates should lift 50+ lbs, stand 8 hours, and be willing to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools

Responsibilities

• Set-up and Operate Trumpf CNC Break Press machines
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components based on schematics and engineering drawings
• Determine required methods and materials, and plan, fabricateand assemblevarious sheet metal products according to Engineering blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions and even napkin sketches
• Manipulate flat patterns and perform Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
• Select gauges and types of sheet metal to use according to specifications that include brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of material, consumables and shop floor supplies
• Lead and/or participate in Continuous Improvement activities, to include: 5S, Kaizen Events, Team Building, and Training
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Provide feedback to site management to identify future requirements and support strategic decisions
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve component or assembly issues
• Cut, program, bend, deburring, inspect, install perm nuts, rivets or other small assemblies as required
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Machinery operation

Sheet metal fabrication

Measurement and inspection

Communication skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Protractors

Job description

WHAT WE DO AT WET

We create projects that transform the way people experience nature’s elements. Our creations are multi-sensory, and we redefine the way people connect with the elements and with each other. We master nature’s magic and with it create experiences. Experiences that include the world’s most moving water features, from The Fountains of Bellagio to The Dubai Fountain.

WET is a great environment for people who are talented, inquisitive, passionate, driven, team-oriented, problem solvers, and who do not give up—who seek brilliant solutions.

Commitment to excellence and a strong sense of urgency is essential for WET to succeed!

CNC Brake Press Operator

The CNC Brake Press Operator is a key person in the metal shop with responsibilities that include executing all production requirements from drawing to shipment in the Fabrication Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set-up and Operate Trumpf CNC Break Press machines
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components based on schematics and engineering drawings
• Determine required methods and materials, and plan, fabricateand assemblevarious sheet metal products according to Engineering blueprints, drawings, verbal instructions and even napkin sketches
• Manipulate flat patterns and perform Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
• Select gauges and types of sheet metal to use according to specifications that include brass, copper, aluminum, steel, stainless steel
• Responsible for managing inventory levels of material, consumables and shop floor supplies
• Lead and/or participate in Continuous Improvement activities, to include: 5S, Kaizen Events, Team Building, and Training
• Perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Provide feedback to site management to identify future requirements and support strategic decisions
• Develop specifications from general description and draw sketch of part or product to be fabricated
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers or others to resolve component or assembly issues
• Cut, program, bend, deburring, inspect, install perm nuts, rivets or other small assemblies as required
• Performs other related duties, as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience with operating sheet metal machinery to fabricate units with complex contours and multiple angles
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have proven experience using a variety of hand and power tools, including precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, protractors, etc.)

Ability to operate the following equipment is a plus!

• CNC Laser
• CNC Punch Press

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift at least 50+ lbs
• Stand a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

www.wetdesign.com