Drill Press/Brake Operator

Columbia-Industries; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia-Industries is seeking a Drill Press/Brake Operator to independently operate plate processing equipment in the Plate Shop. You will cut, form, drill, and prepare metal components per drawings and specs.

You will read blueprints, set up Brake Press operations, select tooling, and inspect finished parts using precision equipment, ensuring quality and throughput in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and interprets drawings to produce parts.
• Inspects parts with precision measuring equipment and records data.
• 2+ years of shop experience preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and produce parts accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses and sets up tooling.
• Reads blueprints and interprets specifications for part production.
• Selects proper punch and die tooling and sets up the brake press.
• Inspects parts and documents inspection data.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Shop experience

CNC brake press operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNC Brake Press

Job description

Description

The Drill Press/Brake Operator is responsible for independently operating and maintaining plate processing equipment within the Plate Shop. This role supports production by cutting, forming, drilling, and preparing metal components according to engineering drawings and production specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operates CNC controlled Brake Presses.


2. Reads and interprets blueprints.


3. Selects proper punch and die tooling.


4. Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to perform a wide variety of operations on a diversified line of work.


5. Sets-up, adjusts, and operates Brake Press to run prototype jobs and new parts orders.


6. Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data


7. Able to read Drawings and produce parts based on drawing.


8. Operate Press as necessary to produce parts.


9. Produce items daily in support of production.


10. Inform leadsmen and or Foreman of shortages with material.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance


2. Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation


3. Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers and coworkers and including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure


4. Respectfully takes direction from supervisor or manager

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

2 years of experience preferred

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. 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 Equivalent Experience

High School Diploma preferred, 2 years of experience in shop environment preferred.

Training, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Training:

Critical Skills

Computer Skills: Good understanding of computer operations

Reasoning Ability: Ability to read blueprints and understand parts

Physical Demands

Regularly: Standing, lifting, operating equipment.

Work Environment

Shop environment.