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

Ottenweller Company; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a full-time Forming Operator for the 2nd shift. The role involves setting up and operating press brakes to straighten or bend metal parts according to blueprints. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, the ability to interpret blueprints, and one to three years of related experience. Strong computer skills and ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively are required. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up press brake per blueprint and validates setup.
• Positions workpiece and starts ram for forming operation.
• Monitors operation and adjusts machine as needed.
• Performs inspections using calipers and height gage.
• Maintains and repairs press brakes as required.

Skills

Reading and interpreting blueprints

CNC skills

Manual lifting (50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

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