CNC Press Brake Operator

Prescott Metal, Inc. / EAM; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating a Press Brake to form sheet metal according to customer specifications, ensuring quality through precise measurement and inspection. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with technical knowledge of metal types and bending processes. You'll thrive in a production environment, where your attention to detail and ability to follow instructions will be key to achieving operational goals. Join this innovative firm and contribute to exciting projects while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Benefits

$1,500 signing bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school education preferred.
• Experience with measurement tools like tape measures and calipers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Press Brake to form sheet metal to specifications.
• Measure dimensions to ensure quality and repeatability during forming operations.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM)

Measurement skills (tape measure, dial caliper, protractor)

Bend deduction development

Metal material identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

Tools

Press Brake

CNC back gauges

Job description

This job qualifies for a $1,500 signing bonus!!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate Press Brake to form sheet metal to customer specifications as laid out in the Job Traveler.
• Measure workpiece dimensions throughout the forming operation to assure quality and repeatability.
• Observe tool and machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Set and adjust pressure and tool clearance.
• Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks to bend.
• Set and adjust CNC back gauges as well as manual back gauges to specified dimensions and angles.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments.
• Assist in developing bend deductions and maintaining accurate bend deduction records.
• Keep the area clean, neat, and orderly.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned to help Prescott Metal achieve its goals.

Inspection Requirements:

• Check for any material defects or damage.
• Verify orientation of each part – compare bend sheet to print and make sure it agrees.
• Review traveler – ensure all previous operations are signed off and read any applicable notes before starting.
• Determine optimal bend sequence prior to starting. Address any questions to Team Lead.
• Verify bend deduction and tooling agree.
• Verify all outside dimensions at each end and in the middle – recheck every 10 pieces.
• Verify all angles at each end and in the middle – recheck every 10 pieces.

Minimum Qualifications/Technical Knowledge Required:

• High school diploma, GED, or technical school.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Understand Bill of Materials (BOM’s).
• Identify metal material types and gauge thickness.
• Experience with reading tape measure, dial caliper and protractor.
• Convert decimals and fractions, related to what shows on the Job Traveler/blueprints.
• Ability to understand and develop bend deductions.
• Have an excellent understanding of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured.

Physical Demands/Work Conditions:

• The operator stands on their feet for 8-10 hours per day, walking, stooping, and reaching, as well as frequently lifting manually and/or moving material up to 50 pounds.
• Normal exposure to production/manufacturing environment subject to dust, metal shavings, machinery oil, and powder coating- and occasional office environment.
• Frequently working with machinery that has pinch points and crushing motions.