Fabrication Specialty Machine Operator/Shake-out

Beverage Air; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beverage Air is seeking a Machine Operator in Brookville, PA to operate and maintain fabrication equipment including shears, punch presses, and turret punches. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while setting up jobs from instructions or blueprints.

The role requires lifting up to 35 lbs, setting machine speeds and dies, and working with dies and punches to maintain tolerances. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience operating various sizes and types of metal.
• Ability to perform set-ups and work to close tolerances.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain presses, shears, strippets, and other press department equipment as assigned.
• Inspect dies and punches before and after use and report defects.
• Identify and report safety hazards and help resolve safety issues.
• Initiate, report, and provide solutions to prevent non-conformities in product and processes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality control

Productivity

Measuring tools

Setups

Math skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Tools

Jigs and gauges

Measuring instruments

Job description

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining fabrication equipment to include shears, punch presses, press brakes, notches, and turret punches. The Machine Operator contributes to the continuous improvement of the manufacturing facility in the following areas:Safety:Identifies safety HazardsReports any safety concernsHelps resolve safety issuesMust be able to lift 35 lbs as part of the job functionQuality:Recognizes faulty performance promptly in order to avoid damage to diesInspects dies and punches before and after each use and reports defectsVerifies quality on a continuing basisInitiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systemsIdentify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or qualityInitiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channelsVerify the implementation of solutionsProductivity:Sets up, operates and maintains presses, shears, strippets, and other press department equipment as assignedSelects various machine speeds, dies, and settings for different metal thicknesses and part sizesPerforms all operations on pressesSets up various jobs form instructions, drawings, or blue prints with little or no helpRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:An understanding of all productivity assignmentsAbility to use jigs, gauges, and standard measuring instrumentsExperience in operating with various size and types of metalAbility to perform set-ups, work to close tolerances, and handle a wide variety of complex operationsSmall motor skills requiredGood short term memory skillsIntermediate math skillsCompany Conformance Statements:In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliersWork effectively as a team contributor on all assignmentsWork independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizationsThe duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.