Draw Bench Operator

Veridiam, Inc.; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridiam, Inc. is seeking a Draw Bench Operator in El Cajon, CA to draw metal rods into specified shapes and diameters. The role involves preparing parts, loading the draw bench, and performing related manual tasks across multiple processes.

Responsibilities include setting draw speeds, feeding materials through dies, coating with lubricants, and ensuring parts meet specifications. This position requires basic math, familiarity with tools, and the ability to work with safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior manufacturing and/or manual machine operation experience preferred or equivalent of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal rod/tube for the cleaning, pointing/swaging and draw bench processes.
• Manually position and secure specified die and place metal rod/tube into draw bench.
• Manually move levers and buttons to set draw speed and operation.
• Inserts pointed end of rod through die and into holding jaws.
• Manually place long metal tubes into pointer machine for swaging process.
• Manually coat material/tubes with lubricating chemical.
• May mix chemicals to create lubrication.
• May perform cutting metal material by use of chop/abrasive saw.
• Provide assistance in department functions.
• May move parts from one operation to another throughout facility or within the department.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications.
• Observe and monitor machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• May measure work piece dimensions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring devices

Reading instructions

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chop saw

Abrasive saw

Pointer machine

Die

Job description

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Draw Bench Operator

Direct Labor Operative El Cajon, CA, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Annually

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner with over 60 years of experience serving the aerospace, industrial, medical, and nuclear markets. Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into Medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base. We currently provide elegant solutions across a broad range of customers and diverse markets. At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform preparation and operate draw bench to draw metal rods into specified shapes and diameter. May perform a variety of general tasks including but not limited to coating, deburring, loading and moving material or tubes throughout facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIABILITIES

• Prepare metal rod/tube for the cleaning, pointing/swaging and draw bench processes.
• Manually position and secure specified die and place metal rod/tube into draw bench.
• Manually move levers and buttons to set draw speed and operation.
• Inserts pointed end of rod through die and into holding jaws.
• Manually place long metal tubes into pointer machine for swaging process.
• Manually coat material/tubes with lubricating chemical.
• May mix chemicals to create lubrication.
• May perform cutting metal material by use of chop/abrasive saw.
• Provide assistance in department functions.
• May move parts from one operation to another throughout facility or within the department.
• Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications.
• Observe and monitor machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• May measure work piece dimensions.
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and accepts constructive feedback.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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 to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED).
• Prior manufacturing and/or manual machine operation experience preferred or equivalent of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate equipment and controlling operations and systems.
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines and protocols.
• Ability understand and follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to use basic hand tools and measuring devices.
• Read and comprehend verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to handle, install and position material.
• Ability to use basic mathematical equations, including decimal calculations.
• Ability to work under frequent changing priorities and deadlines.

The above statements are intended to describe, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibility levels assigned to this classification. Management has the right to change duties at any time to meet business needs.

Pay Rate: The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience with the industry, education, geographic location, etc.

Veridiam is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Veridiam will recruit, hire, train and promote persons into all jobs without regard to age, race, color, religion, ancestry, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran or status as an individual with a disability or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.