Forming Operator - 2nd shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled press brake operator in Fort Wayne, IN, to set up and operate press brakes and bend metal parts to exact specifications. You will review blueprints, program CNC, and position dies to validate first pieces.

The role requires 1-3 years of related experience, the ability to lift 50 lb repeatedly, and familiarity with calipers, height gauges, and other measurement tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• 1-3 years of related experience; capable of lifting 50 lb repetitively.
• Some CNC or strong computer skills; proficient with measurement tools such as calipers and height gauge.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake per blueprint, selecting and positioning dies and programming CNC.
• Run job by lifting workpiece with manual methods or overhead crane and position into machine bed; start ram to form.
• Monitor forming and adjust machine for material variances; perform first-piece and in-process inspections using calipers, height gauge, and square.
• Conduct routine maintenance and general repairs on press brakes as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Measurement skills

Manual lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machine

Calipers

Height gauge

Square

Job description

Job Description

Sets up and operates jobs on press brake to straighten or bend metal parts to specified dimensions.

• Sets up pressbrake by examining part blank per blueprint, selecting and positioning dies and programming CNC. Runs first-piece to validate set-up and adjusts die or positions shims as required.
• Runs job by lifting manually or by overhead crane and positioning workpiece into bed of machine. Starts ram which presses workpiece into required form.
• Monitors forming operation adjusting machine according to material variances.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on pressbrakes as required.

Job Description

Sets up and operates jobs on press brake to straighten or bend metal parts to specified dimensions.

• Sets up pressbrake by examining part blank per blueprint, selecting and positioning dies and programming CNC. Runs first-piece to validate set-up and adjusts die or positions shims as required.
• Runs job by lifting manually or by overhead crane and positioning workpiece into bed of machine. Starts ram which presses workpiece into required form.
• Monitors forming operation adjusting machine according to material variances.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on pressbrakes as required.

Essential Duties

• Sets up pressbrake by examining part blank per blueprint, selecting and positioning dies and programming CNC. Runs first-piece to validate set-up and adjusts die or positions shims as required.
• Runs job by lifting manually or by overhead crane and positioning workpiece into bed of machine. Starts ram which presses workpiece into required form.
• Monitors forming operation adjusting machine according to material variances.
• Performs first piece and in-process inspection by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, height gage, and square.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and general repairs on pressbrakes as required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). The ability to read and interpret complicated blueprints. One to three years of related experience. Must be able to lift 50# repetitively. Some CNC or strong computer skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position