Laser / Press Brake Operator

Dynamic-Metals; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamic-Metals in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Laser / Press Brake Operator to set up and run brake presses, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining records and equipment.

The role requires blueprint reading, math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced production environment. This full-time position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• AS9100 knowledge and commitment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic math and trigonometry skills.
• Detail oriented with time-management.
• Self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a brake press to produce parts.
• Maintain quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Read blueprints and understand flat pattern layout and tolerances.
• Interpret work orders for quantity, parts per hour and special instructions.
• Meet or exceed production run rates and perform quality inspections.
• Set up and run a job without assistance and perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Brake press tooling

Math skills

5S housekeeping

Quality inspection

Reading work orders

Safety compliance

AS9100 knowledge

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AS9100 quality compliance knowledge

Job description

Laser / Press Brake Operator

Full Time Manual Labor ELKHART, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1309

Set-up and operate a brake press to produce parts. Maintain quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies.

• Ability to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
• Knowledge of bend allowances and how to achieve them.
• Knowledge of brake press tooling.
• Ability to read blueprints, thorough understanding of flat pattern layout and geometric tolerances and how they relate to the finished part.
• Reads work order to determine quantity of parts to run, parts per hour, and any special instructions for the job.
• Consistently meets or exceeds production run rates
• Measures product dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation and performs quality inspection of finished product per shop order.
• Sets stops on machine bed and repositions stops to run successive pieces, or to perform multiple operations. does first part inspection to confirm finished part conforms to specifications on drawing.
• Set-up and run a job without assistance.
• Perform repetitive work in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean and organized area by cleaning/sweeping up debris and by following the 5S standard
• Follow and complete daily PM check lists

Mental and Physical requirements:

• Bend and lift, loading and unloading parts into the press
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds throughout the day
• Ability to stand for most of the work shift
• Be able to work onsite for the duration of shift

Safe Practice Guidelines / Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses with side shields as required
• Steel toed/metatarsal safety shoes as required
• Gloves as required
• Earplugs as required
• Welding hood, jacket, face shield, and/or gloves as required
• Fire Retardant (FR) clothing as required
• N-95 mask or respirator as required
• Seat belts required on all forklifts

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Detailed oriented
• Manage time with little to no supervision, self-motivated
• Basic math and trigonometry skills
• Must be able to read blueprints
• AS9100 Quality compliance, understanding, and commitment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Minimum one (1) year of experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.